Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.3° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,616 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 (Sep 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. 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 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
3
SW
14
4.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
14
3.5
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15
3.5
WSW
16
3
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16
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
2.4
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14
1.6
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14
1.4
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13
2.4
WSW
13
3
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8648
7616
6132
3714
2452
3266
4020
5648
5785
6411
4963
3953
3151
2250
2252
893
700
1906
1395
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
10
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20
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
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20
WSW
25
WNW
25
WSW
20
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High Tide
5:13AM2.67m
5:53PM2.81m
6:22AM2.76m
6:51PM2.97m
7:17AM2.92m
7:37PM3.16m
8:03AM3.11m
8:16PM3.35m
8:42AM3.31m
8:53PM3.53m
9:18AM3.49m
9:28PM3.67m
Low Tide
10:59PM1.49m
11:30AM1.41m
00:18AM1.36m
12:40PM1.25m
1:14AM1.15m
1:31PM1.02m
1:56AM0.90m
2:12PM0.79m
2:33AM0.67m
2:49PM0.59m
3:08AM0.47m
3:24PM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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