Surf Forecasts:
Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's comin' down at Port Waikato-Sunset Beach.
We've got a tricky run ahead, with the first half of the outlook being dominated by some seriously heavy swell and iffy winds. The water temp's sitting at 57°, just about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual on that front.
Right now, there's not a lot to get excited about straight away. The first realistic surf action we can start looking at is on Sunday the 30th of August. Even then, it's not a full green light. The morning session shows a 3ft, 18-second groundswell coming from the WSW. That's a very long period, meaning good energy and shape, but with a cross-on wind from the west at 16 mph, it won't be glassy. The combined energy is 1097, which is moderate. It's looking marginal, a bit of a gamble with the tide, but at least the size is manageable.
Monday the 31st of August is a write-off. We're looking at a 15ft monster from the SW with a steady 16 mph cross-on wind. That's only for experts, and even then, the conditions are poor.
The big standout of this whole 16-day window is Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning session is the clear winner. The swell is still big, at 13ft from the WSW, but the wind swings around to lightly offshore from the south at 9 mph. That's a massive plus. The wave comment says "clean," and the combined energy is a massive 11240. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell (14 seconds). This is an expert-only window, make no mistake. The size is too big for most, but for those with the skills, this could be the session of the outlook. The afternoon sees the wind go light onshore, dropping the quality a bit.
After that, the second week of September gets a bit grim. From the 4th onward, the wind stays messy, mostly onshore or strong, and the swell drops off. Friday the 4th of September morning has a 10ft WSW swell, but a 12 mph onshore wind kills it. The 5th and 6th of September see the size drop to a manageable 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is still strong and cross-onshore, causing chop and lumpy conditions. The combined energy drops down below 1300, so it's weak, and the surf is poor. The run into the 7th stays marginal and messy.
So, to sum it up: If you're an experienced surfer, circle Thursday the 3rd of September in the morning. That's your best shot. For everyone else, the run is long and disappointing. Keep an eye on the charts; gaps this big don't tend to last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 716 | 2194 | 2934 | 6187 | 6629 | 4766 | 3645 | 3114 | 2313 | 2248 | 2344 | 1778 | 1198 | 928 | 852 | 769 | 963 | 528 | 763 | 650 | 428 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:38PM2.88m | 7:01AM2.84m | 7:30PM3.04m | 7:53AM3.00m | 8:13PM3.23m | 8:36AM3.17m | 8:51PM3.41m | 9:13AM3.34m | 9:27PM3.57m | 9:48AM3.48m | 10:00PM3.70m | 10:22AM3.59m | 10:34PM3.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM1.39m | 00:59AM1.37m | 1:19PM1.23m | 1:49AM1.18m | 2:07PM1.03m | 2:29AM0.98m | 2:46PM0.83m | 3:05AM0.79m | 3:21PM0.65m | 3:40AM0.62m | 3:55PM0.51m | 4:14AM0.49m | 4:28PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 109 | 174 | 124 | 6187 | 6629 | 4766 | 3645 | 3114 | 2313 | 2248 | 2344 | 1778 | 1198 | 928 | 852 | 769 | 463 | 306 | 763 | 650 | 363 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 19 |
| kJ | 102 | 216 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 119 | 102 | 352 | 29 | 528 | 100 | 73 | 428 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | W 24 | WSW 23 | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 11 | 53 | 94 | 256 | 144 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 716 | 2194 | 2934 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 963 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 287 | 210 | 255 | 284 | 284 | 284 | 284 | 284 | 183 | 284 | 102 | 102 | 275 | 0 | 290 | 87 | 65 | 49 | 53 | 87 |
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