Surf Forecasts:
Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for your local break.
We've got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but you've got to be patient. The first few days are a write-off because the swell is just way too big for this spot. Your first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Saturday, July 11th.
The weekend is the real highlight. Saturday morning, the 11th, we've got a 5.6ft swell from the WSW, a long 15 second period, and a light offshore breeze from the East. That's clean, lined-up groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1476), so there's proper power in the water. This is the standout for the whole outlook. It's a bit much for beginners, but for experienced surfers, it's going to be a blast. Clean conditions will hold through the afternoon. The water temp is about 58.6°, which is normal for this time of year.
Sunday the 12th keeps the goods coming with a similar 6.2ft WSW swell and a 16 second period, still under clean skies. Monday the 13th sees the swell drop a little, but the morning is still clean.
Now, circle Wednesday the 15th. It's glassy in the morning with a 6.2ft swell from the West, a 12 second period, and solid combined energy (1352). That's another one for the experienced crew, real clean and lined up.
The following Friday, the 17th, also looks very good. Offshore winds from the ESE with a 6.2ft WSW swell, giving us clean, punchy waves. The combined energy is strong (1568).
There's a bit of a lull from the 18th into the 20th as the swell drops off, but the end of the run, on July 22nd, we've got glassy conditions and a clean 4.3ft swell from the WSW. That's a nice small-wave option for everyone.
The big thing to remember is that Port Waikato-Sunset Beach is an exposed beach break. When you get that long period groundswell from the WSW, it can sometimes close out a bit, so you'll need to be on top of the tide. But with the winds we've got, especially on the 11th, 15th, and 17th, it's going to be a proper session.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5357 | 4792 | 5473 | 3685 | 2378 | 2185 | 1190 | 978 | 1765 | 1721 | 1453 | 1142 | 682 | 501 | 183 | 562 | 275 | 447 | 959 | 915 | 2620 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:24PM3.06m | 4:47AM3.15m | 5:41PM3.12m | 6:02AM3.18m | 6:59PM3.28m | 7:19AM3.30m | 8:02PM3.52m | 8:24AM3.47m | 8:55PM3.74m | 9:19AM3.62m | 9:45PM3.91m | 10:10AM3.72m | 10:34PM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06AM1.01m | 10:41PM1.16m | 11:13AM1.03m | 11:58PM1.12m | 12:32PM0.96m | 1:14AM0.97m | 1:43PM0.81m | 2:16AM0.77m | 2:41PM0.62m | 3:10AM0.58m | 3:33PM0.46m | 4:00AM0.44m | 4:21PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 5357 | 751 | 432 | 897 | 2378 | 2185 | 1190 | 978 | 1765 | 1721 | 1453 | 1142 | 682 | 501 | 183 | 562 | 275 | 197 | 959 | 629 | 2620 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | — | — | SW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — |
| kJ | — | 117 | — | — | 105 | 73 | 35 | 534 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | 212 | 447 | 302 | 915 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 22 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 91 | — | — | — | — | 251 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 78 | 180 | 91 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4792 | 5473 | 3685 | 242 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 15 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 260 | 260 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 54 | 0 | 102 | 49 | 0 | 144 | 0 |
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