Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
14.6°C
0.4° 

Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with SW swell.

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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Tue
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
14
4
SW
9
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
2.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
W
8
4
W
9
4
WSW
11
4
WSW
12
4
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2091
3119
5300
5864
6124
4963
4136
2881
2250
2141
893
841
658
781
1006
2244
4440
3879
4249
4519
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
10
ESE
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
25
W
35
WNW
40
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:51PM2.97m
7:17AM2.92m
7:37PM3.16m
8:03AM3.11m
8:16PM3.35m
8:42AM3.31m
8:53PM3.53m
9:18AM3.49m
9:28PM3.67m
9:52AM3.64m
10:04PM3.77m
10:27AM3.73m
10:40PM3.80m
Low Tide
1:14AM1.15m
1:31PM1.02m
1:56AM0.90m
2:12PM0.79m
2:33AM0.67m
2:49PM0.59m
3:08AM0.47m
3:24PM0.43m
3:43AM0.32m
4:00PM0.33m
4:19AM0.26m
4:36PM0.31m
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6:09
6:07
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6:01
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6:16
6:17
6:17
6:19
6:20
7:21
6:22
 mm
1
1
1
3
3
6
9
3
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4
Temp °C
12
12
13
12
10
10
11
11
12
13
12
12
12
14
15
12
12
13
13
13
Feels °C
7
5
6
4
6
5
5
7
8
8
7
9
10
10
8
4
4
6
6
7
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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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