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Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast
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Port Waikato-Sunset beach surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 09 Jul 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 Wednesday (Jul 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 205 | 147 | 307 | 238 | 200 | 454 | 777 | 847 | 1314 | 1195 | 1737 | 3487 | 3963 | 4020 | 6775 | 5566 | 5115 | 3305 | 1766 | 1424 | 1845 | 7393 | 6123 | 3010 | 2173 | 1666 | 1057 | 801 | 854 | 1243 | 1610 | 1788 | 1996 | 4515 | 3159 | 6747 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:04PM 3.38 | 9:24AM 3.29 | 9:41PM 3.52 | 10:03AM 3.40 | 10:19PM 3.63 | 10:41AM 3.48 | 10:57PM 3.71 | 11:19AM 3.53 | 11:35PM 3.74 | 11:58AM 3.53 | 12:15AM 3.72 | 12:40PM 3.49 | 12:57AM 3.65 | 1:24PM 3.41 | 1:41AM 3.55 | 2:12PM 3.32 | 2:32AM 3.41 | 3:06PM 3.21 | 3:29AM 3.27 | 4:10PM 3.13 | 4:38AM 3.17 | 5:33PM 3.13 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:54PM 0.91 | 3:16AM 0.95 | 3:33PM 0.81 | 3:53AM 0.85 | 4:11PM 0.72 | 4:32AM 0.77 | 4:49PM 0.65 | 5:11AM 0.71 | 5:28PM 0.61 | 5:53AM 0.68 | 6:07PM 0.63 | 6:35AM 0.67 | 6:50PM 0.68 | 7:20AM 0.70 | 7:36PM 0.78 | 8:06AM 0.77 | 8:27PM 0.90 | 8:55AM 0.86 | 9:23PM 1.03 | 9:52AM 0.98 | 10:28PM 1.13 | 11:02AM 1.07 | 11:49PM 1.16 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 6 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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