Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.8° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,825 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 21st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
8
1.8
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
1
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
613
888
929
1825
788
599
509
459
457
264
539
1721
1361
974
796
1014
1352
1126
1538
1357
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
5
WSW
10
W
5
S
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:25AM2.69m
5:57PM2.83m
6:31AM2.74m
6:57PM2.94m
7:30AM2.88m
7:47PM3.10m
8:21AM3.06m
8:32PM3.27m
9:05AM3.27m
9:13PM3.45m
9:45AM3.47m
9:54PM3.60m
10:23AM3.65m
10:36PM3.71m
Low Tide
11:36AM1.36m
00:21AM1.29m
12:45PM1.24m
1:23AM1.10m
1:42PM1.04m
2:12AM0.86m
2:30PM0.83m
2:53AM0.63m
3:12PM0.62m
3:32AM0.44m
3:52PM0.46m
4:12AM0.30m
4:33PM0.35m
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Temp °C
13
14
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
16
15
13
15
15
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
11
12
11
10
9
11
11
9
12
15
14
13
13
13
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
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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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