Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.1° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 9,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM. 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+) 3PM (Sun 20th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 20th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Night
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4
3
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
9
5
SW
12
4.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
3
SW
14
4.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
15
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2111
3418
6844
8648
7288
5916
3595
2452
2973
3363
5156
4843
5475
4521
4257
3151
2471
2050
841
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
SW
35
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
10
E
5
SE
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:54AM2.67m
4:35PM2.74m
5:13AM2.67m
5:53PM2.81m
6:22AM2.76m
6:51PM2.97m
7:17AM2.92m
7:37PM3.16m
8:03AM3.11m
8:16PM3.35m
8:42AM3.31m
8:53PM3.53m
Low Tide
9:37PM1.48m
10:02AM1.44m
10:59PM1.49m
11:30AM1.41m
00:18AM1.36m
12:40PM1.25m
1:14AM1.15m
1:31PM1.02m
1:56AM0.90m
2:12PM0.79m
2:33AM0.67m
2:49PM0.59m
rain showers
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6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
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6:15
6:15
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:19
 mm
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
14
13
13
12
13
13
13
15
12
12
12
13
11
10
11
11
12
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13
Feels °C
9
5
5
5
8
8
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12
5
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
8
9
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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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