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 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.7° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 3,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 9th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, to be honest, the first few days of this outlook are pretty average. Nothing’s really firing until we get into the second week, so you might want to keep the board in the shed for a bit. The first proper sign of life comes early on the morning of Monday the 10th.

Monday the 10th, that’s the standout window. Port Waikato-Sunset beach is looking like the pick of the month. We’ve got a clean 1ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a solid 13-second period. The wind is dead calm – glassy as – and the water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing too wild. The wave energy is pumping at 1114 (moderate), and it’s set to be excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction lines up nicely with the SW optimum, so the banks should be handling it well. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and crowds can pop up sometimes, but on a Monday morning like this, you’ll likely have plenty of room.

The afternoon of the same day sees the swell bump up to 2ft with a very long 16-second period, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it loses a bit of that clean feel. Still worth a look if you’re out there, but the morning is the real winner.

Into the rest of the week, Thursday the 13th morning gives another solid option. Swell hits 8ft from the west, 13-second period, with light cross-offshore winds. That’s good for experienced surfers only – it’s a bit too big for beginners. The wave energy is strong at 2532, and the break is cleaning up nicely. The swell direction is a little off the optimum, but the power is there.

The following Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th mornings both dish up clean, glassy conditions with 5ft to 6ft WSW swell at 14-15 seconds. Light offshores or glassy winds, and the energy is solid. These are reliable, fun-size days for the intermediate crew.

Now, heads up for the weekend of the 15th and 16th – we’ve got a monster swell coming through. 15ft to 21ft from the WNW and W. This is purely for the experts, and even then, the wind is messy and onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, lumpy mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy readings are off the charts – 14929 and 16262 – but the quality is poor.

The final week, from the 18th onwards, settles back into a nice rhythm. Clean mornings, 5ft to 8ft swell, light winds, and good energy. The 21st Friday morning is another glassy gem with 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds. That’s a lovely way to wrap up the forecast.

Best on offer? Lock in the morning of Monday the 10th at Port Waikato-Sunset beach for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions for the experienced crew. The 13th and 19th mornings are also crackers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
1
WNW
8
0.7
WSW
17
2.3
WNW
10
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NW
9
1.8
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9
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
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14
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WSW
13
0.7
WSW
19
1
WSW
17
2.3
W
15
3
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
240
167
82
88
85
119
267
1045
705
589
528
921
961
617
357
322
563
2307
3056
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
S
5
NE
10
WSW
5
N
10
NE
10
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15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
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20
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NNE
10
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WNW
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NE
Wind State
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High Tide
3:11AM3.16m
3:54PM3.06m
4:27AM3.06m
5:27PM3.07m
5:57AM3.08m
6:50PM3.25m
7:14AM3.23m
7:52PM3.49m
8:16AM3.42m
8:44PM3.72m
9:09AM3.60m
9:33PM3.89m
Low Tide
9:08PM1.15m
9:34AM1.10m
10:17PM1.26m
10:51AM1.19m
11:45PM1.24m
12:23PM1.12m
1:06AM1.06m
1:35PM0.91m
2:07AM0.81m
2:32PM0.67m
2:59AM0.58m
3:21PM0.46m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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