Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 02 Dec 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
20.4° C
(Which is 3.6°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 (Dec 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 2nd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 4th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
SW
2.5
WNW
4
SW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
1.7
SW
0.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)10111110109101010988121111131312121113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7266816103201961050293118742065137069834424362857311001117802754657506
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
WSW
10
NE
10
NNE
15
N
35
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
0
SE
15
WNW
15
W
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossglassononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:04PM
3.44
8:49AM
3.50
9:04PM
3.56
9:41AM
3.70
10:00PM
3.67
10:31AM
3.85
10:52PM
3.72
11:19AM
3.91
11:43PM
3.70
12:08PM
3.89
12:33AM
3.61
12:58PM
3.78
1:25AM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:02PM
0.76
2:31AM
0.54
3:01PM
0.59
3:25AM
0.41
3:54PM
0.45
4:17AM
0.34
4:44PM
0.39
5:07AM
0.33
5:34PM
0.41
5:56AM
0.39
6:25PM
0.50
6:45AM
0.52
7:18PM
0.63
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-8:25--8:27--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:30-
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1451191--------------
Temp. °C222119222018171817181917202018202018212119
Feels °C (?)222221222015131212151615191818201818202020
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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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