Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Issued: 11 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
15.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,982 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jun 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 25th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
4
3
4
3
2
1
0
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
11
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
12
1.9
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
972
1634
2044
549
604
996
757
604
543
1045
1849
701
354
658
514
532
577
573
639
586
444
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
SW
25
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
5
NE
5
N
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
5
S
5
E
5
S
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
12:02PM3.61m
00:26AM3.79m
12:54PM3.47m
1:18AM3.61m
1:47PM3.31m
2:10AM3.41m
2:39PM3.15m
3:04AM3.22m
3:34PM3.01m
4:01AM3.06m
4:33PM2.92m
5:02AM2.97m
5:43PM2.91m
Low Tide
6:12PM0.52m
6:47AM0.61m
7:03PM0.68m
7:40AM0.75m
7:55PM0.85m
8:31AM0.88m
8:49PM1.02m
9:23AM1.00m
9:46PM1.15m
10:19AM1.10m
10:48PM1.24m
11:22AM1.14m
11:57PM1.26m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
 mm
1
27
19
1
6
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
12
13
13
16
16
16
15
14
15
13
15
15
13
15
15
14
Feels °C
11
10
10
12
12
11
12
11
13
13
14
15
14
14
12
11
11
10
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
11
2.2
SW
13
0.8
WSW
16
1.6
SW
8
1.6
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
17
1.9
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
972
1634
295
289
604
996
757
604
543
1045
246
701
354
658
514
532
577
573
639
586
444
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.4
WSW
18
1.4
SW
12
1.1
WSW
14
0.1
W
24
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
WSW
19
0.6
WSW
18
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.1
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
SW
8
Energy kJ
288
123
549
487
11
45
38
142
204
287
297
194
118
64
32
18
126
53
91
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
19
0.7
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.1
SE
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.5
WNW
6
Energy kJ
37
193
134
248
232
1
2
2
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
0.6
NW
3
2.5
WSW
12
0.5
ENE
3
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NNE
4
Energy kJ
862
2044
7
1849
5
22
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
87
106
102
0
53
0
0
87
87
106
102
0
0
0
0
62
174
174
62
196
106
Best forecast wave conditions in Raglan and West Waikato
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
9
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
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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