Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break

Port Waikato-Sunset beach surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4PM. 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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 10th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 14th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
!
!
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
Period(s) (?)14141413131312121212121281010111212131316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)153314271049642501364236232167144108140133428062357224330692608272324962844
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
WNW
25
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
2.95
3:19AM
2.93
3:50PM
2.77
4:27AM
2.78
5:10PM
2.67
5:56AM
2.74
6:31PM
2.68
7:12AM
2.84
7:39PM
2.80
8:07AM
3.02
8:33PM
2.98
8:52AM
3.23
9:17PM
3.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:10PM
1.17
9:44AM
1.39
10:04PM
1.35
10:52AM
1.51
11:21PM
1.45
12:19PM
1.50
12:50AM
1.39
1:35PM
1.35
1:57AM
1.20
2:28PM
1.11
2:46AM
0.96
3:10PM
0.85
3:27AM
0.72
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--
Sunset-7:47--7:46--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:40--7:39-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222117181816212119242220181818181818181919
Feels °C (?)201915141413181918252421101113141516151617
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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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