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Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast
/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /
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Port Waikato-Sunset beach surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1532 | 2345 | 2469 | 2274 | 4812 | 2462 | 4698 | 2811 | 5062 | 4954 | 2920 | 1622 | 1064 | 590 | 430 | 670 | 1911 | 1909 | 1785 | 1951 | 1331 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:20PM 3.02 | 5:51AM 2.94 | 6:34PM 3.14 | 6:59AM 3.05 | 7:30PM 3.29 | 7:54AM 3.20 | 8:17PM 3.44 | 8:39AM 3.35 | 8:57PM 3.55 | 9:18AM 3.47 | 9:34PM 3.61 | 9:52AM 3.55 | 10:07PM 3.63 | 10:25AM 3.58 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:36PM 1.29 | 12:10PM 1.25 | 12:50AM 1.14 | 1:16PM 1.06 | 1:45AM 0.94 | 2:07PM 0.85 | 2:30AM 0.75 | 2:49PM 0.67 | 3:09AM 0.59 | 3:27PM 0.55 | 3:45AM 0.49 | 4:01PM 0.50 | 4:19AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | ||
| Sunset | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 6 | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Raglan and West Waikato
Light wind has turned cross-on at Raglan-Indicators (light winds from the W at Port Taharoa Automatic Weather Station 38 km from Raglan-Indicators). 2.2m 13s groundswell from the WSW to make surfable waves.
Actual: 49 min ago
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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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