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 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
14.8° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,923 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 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 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wed
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
2
3
2
1
!
!
!
!
5
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.8
W
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1
WSW
17
2.1
W
11
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
369
269
187
134
83
99
88
163
1008
674
556
1009
3625
3809
5923
4748
3162
1581
1150
905
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
E
0
SW
5
ENE
5
ENE
0
NW
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
5
NNW
15
NNW
30
NNE
15
NW
15
N
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
E
20
ESE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:47PM3.59m
11:07AM3.41m
11:22PM3.60m
11:44AM3.39m
11:59PM3.57m
12:22PM3.34m
00:37AM3.51m
1:01PM3.28m
1:16AM3.43m
1:44PM3.20m
2:00AM3.34m
2:31PM3.13m
2:48AM3.25m
3:22PM3.08m
Low Tide
5:00AM0.86m
5:16PM0.77m
5:38AM0.86m
5:52PM0.79m
6:17AM0.86m
6:30PM0.84m
6:58AM0.88m
7:11PM0.90m
7:40AM0.90m
7:55PM0.98m
8:24AM0.93m
8:44PM1.06m
9:12AM0.97m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
mod rain
cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
7
1
10
5
8
2
5
Temp °C
12
12
13
11
12
13
11
13
14
13
15
15
14
13
11
8
11
12
9
12
10
Feels °C
10
10
12
9
10
12
8
9
10
9
13
12
9
9
8
5
7
9
6
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.8
W
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1
WSW
17
2.1
W
11
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
488
369
269
187
134
83
99
88
163
1008
674
556
1009
3625
3809
5923
4748
3162
1581
1150
905
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
10
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
19
1.1
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
NW
7
Energy kJ
6
25
8
53
43
53
352
198
687
583
138
66
107
96
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
SW
18
0.3
WSW
20
0.1
W
12
0.7
WSW
17
Energy kJ
2
12
75
3
300
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.5
NE
3
1
N
5
0.3
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
1.7
WNW
8
1.8
NNW
7
0.8
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.5
E
3
0.5
ESE
4
Energy kJ
1
5
45
2
2
432
297
14
5
15
5
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
5
2
2
9
6
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
106
42
54
42
242
106
106
1
1
42
42
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Raglan and West Waikato
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
9
6
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
5
4
5
6
7
9
6
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
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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