Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
22.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Waikato-Sunset beach this week:

The surf forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 20th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 22nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
1
2
!
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
2
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
3
WSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)131212121111111111716158989913131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27311844148510268005824233472633775805161018129986510648782641249624481712
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
5
NNE
0
NNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:04AM
3.47
10:26PM
3.39
10:40AM
3.64
11:02PM
3.53
11:16AM
3.77
11:37PM
3.64
11:51AM
3.84
12:12AM
3.69
12:27PM
3.85
12:49AM
3.68
1:04PM
3.78
1:28AM
3.61
1:44PM
3.63
2:11AM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
0.76
4:34AM
0.61
4:53PM
0.59
5:09AM
0.47
5:29PM
0.46
5:44AM
0.40
6:06PM
0.39
6:21AM
0.39
6:45PM
0.40
7:00AM
0.46
7:25PM
0.47
7:42AM
0.61
8:07PM
0.62
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-8:17--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:12--8:10-
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-11-----11-1---------
Temp. °C191917202117202018202019202019181816181816
Feels °C (?)151615181917181715161617151515141414151514
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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 12 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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