Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break

Port Waikato-Sunset beach surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 09 May 2026 NZST
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Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Waikato-Sunset beach this week:

The surf forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
!
3
0
0
!
!
!
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
3
W
12
2.3
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
SW
10
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1066
2104
2432
2795
5413
1970
4686
3281
2288
1575
1249
1060
811
864
919
947
1875
1513
992
890
680
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
W
15
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
10
S
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
S
10
E
10
E
10
SSW
5
E
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:57PM2.80m
3:22AM2.93m
4:00PM2.78m
4:25AM2.95m
5:00PM2.83m
5:22AM3.04m
5:59PM2.96m
6:16AM3.18m
6:56PM3.14m
7:07AM3.35m
7:48PM3.37m
7:59AM3.51m
8:35PM3.59m
Low Tide
9:04PM1.29m
9:45AM1.27m
10:08PM1.26m
10:47AM1.16m
11:11PM1.16m
11:47AM0.99m
00:11AM0.99m
12:42PM0.77m
1:06AM0.80m
1:32PM0.56m
1:58AM0.60m
2:21PM0.39m
2:46AM0.43m
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
4
4
1
1
2
Temp °C
17
16
15
16
16
15
14
14
12
15
13
13
15
17
15
14
15
14
13
13
13
15
14
10
11
10
9
12
11
10
13
11
11
12
15
14
12
12
12
11
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
13
3
W
12
2.4
W
13
2.1
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
346
2104
1939
1676
4686
3281
2288
1575
1249
1060
811
864
919
947
1875
1513
992
890
680
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
17
2.3
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
WSW
23
0.8
WSW
20
1.2
WSW
18
0.1
W
26
Energy kJ
137
243
2432
58
204
485
817
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
SW
10
0.5
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.5
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
1066
2795
5413
1970
5
9
3
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
2
1
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
Distance (km)
87
67
67
86
108
126
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
53
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Raglan and West Waikato
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
5
9
5
4
4
4
9
9
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Port Waikato-Sunset beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Waikato-Sunset beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Port Waikato-Sunset beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Port Waikato-Sunset beach is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Pukekohe East. If you plan a holiday in Raglan and West Waikato, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pukekohe East. Pukekohe East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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