Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.2° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 11,362 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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16
2.5
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1.8
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14
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12
1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2792
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549
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9641
5370
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NW
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25
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25
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High Tide
6:40PM3.24m
7:06AM3.19m
7:39PM3.46m
8:04AM3.38m
8:29PM3.66m
8:53AM3.55m
9:14PM3.79m
9:37AM3.67m
9:55PM3.84m
10:16AM3.72m
10:33PM3.82m
10:53AM3.70m
11:09PM3.72m
Low Tide
12:16PM1.16m
00:57AM1.03m
1:24PM0.92m
1:55AM0.77m
2:18PM0.66m
2:44AM0.54m
3:04PM0.46m
3:27AM0.37m
3:46PM0.34m
4:08AM0.29m
4:25PM0.32m
4:47AM0.30m
5:03PM0.39m
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Temp °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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