Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 8th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 8s

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 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.2
WSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)141313121214141313121513141413111313798
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75446523014914429739034229026427240858652363035417516711072033540
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
S
10
SW
5
SSE
5
SE
10
SSW
10
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
25
SSE
40
SSW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrossoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:19AM
3.35
12:36PM
3.14
12:58AM
3.18
1:20PM
2.96
1:46AM
3.00
2:19PM
2.79
2:50AM
2.85
3:33PM
2.69
4:08AM
2.79
4:46PM
2.69
5:20AM
2.85
5:52PM
2.78
6:19AM
3.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
0.78
6:37AM
1.01
6:54PM
0.97
7:20AM
1.19
7:37PM
1.16
8:12AM
1.34
8:30PM
1.32
9:16AM
1.44
9:40PM
1.40
10:30AM
1.42
10:58PM
1.35
11:44AM
1.28
12:07AM
1.19
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45
Sunset6:07--6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201717171919191819181720191820212020191918
Feels °C (?)171413141721201919171720191918192019171414
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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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