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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 Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 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
19.5° C
 (Which is 3.2°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 Tuesday (Nov 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. 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 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 25th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 1st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 1st Dec)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 Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
3
3
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3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.7
W
1.4
WNW
1.3
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)12121211111188888991111141414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)561455343213150101119146183240350463311394581196019601314103029041999
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		oncrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:33PM
3.33
1:59AM
3.09
2:20PM
3.23
2:52AM
3.00
3:13PM
3.15
3:49AM
2.94
4:11PM
3.11
4:47AM
2.94
5:09PM
3.13
5:45AM
3.00
6:06PM
3.20
6:47AM
3.11
7:04PM
3.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
1.11
8:10AM
1.07
8:45PM
1.16
9:01AM
1.14
9:39PM
1.16
9:58AM
1.17
10:34PM
1.11
10:57AM
1.14
11:31PM
1.01
11:57AM
1.06
12:31AM
0.87
1:00PM
0.92
1:32AM
0.70
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:24-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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clear
clear
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cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222217232318222219202019201916212119191815
Feels °C (?)192016222218212120202019191714192020171513
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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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