Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty.

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Port Waikato-Sunset Beach. The forecast is a bit of a wild one. We’ve got a massive run of swell heading our way, but the problem is that for the first week and a half, it’s mostly going to be too big for this exposed beach break to handle properly. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get amongst it won’t come until Tuesday the 15th of September. Tuesday morning is looking like a standout window. We’ve got a solid 8 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period, and the wind is dead glassy. That’s the kind of combo that’ll set this beach up with some clean, powerful lines. The wave energy is strong, sitting at 2066, so you’ll feel it. Just keep in mind, at 8 ft and with that long period, it’s a proper size—better suited for experienced surfers. It’ll be a bit too much for beginners.

After that, things go a bit quiet. Wednesday and Thursday are small and junky, with wind not doing us any favours. The swell drops to around 5 ft to 6 ft, and the period shortens up, so it’s a bit of a flat spell through the middle of the week.

Now, if you’re looking further ahead, Friday the 18th of September brings a bump back up to 8 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit messy. Not the cleanest session, but there’ll be some size out there.

The real second highlight comes much later, on Thursday the 24th of September. Thursday morning is a cracker: a massive 15 ft SW groundswell with an incredibly long 18-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is off the charts at 19550. This is a big, powerful, groundswell setup. At that size, it’s only for the experts—and even then, it’s a serious beast. The afternoon cleans up further with glassy conditions and a 13 ft swell. The whole day is one for the experienced crew only.

Saturday the 26th of September is also a nice little window for a smaller session: 6 ft glassy conditions in the morning, with moderate energy at 1030. It’s a good one for getting back into the swing of things after the big stuff passes.

So to sum it up: the best on offer is Tuesday morning the 15th of September for a solid, clean groundswell session, and the standout for the brave is Thursday the 24th of September for some massive, clean, expert-only waves. Don’t bother with the rest of the time—it’s either too big, too small, or too choppy.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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