Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what's on the table for Port Waikato-Sunset Beach over the next couple of weeks. Don't expect much action right away, but this stretch has some proper moments lined up if you're happy to wait for the right windows.

We’ve got a slow start for a few days, but once it kicks off, there are a couple of standout sessions for experienced surfers. The water temp's sitting around 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real interest is Friday the 14th. Morning's looking good with an offshore breeze from the East and a solid 6 ft swell out of the WSW, with a very long 16-second period. That means proper groundswell energy – 1594 (moderate to strong energy), bringing clean, lined-up sets. This one's for the experienced crew, as the size and power are no joke. The afternoon holds up just as nicely with a touch more wind but still offshore and clean. This is the pick of the early days.

Saturday the 15th morning keeps the good run going – 6 ft WSW swell, 17-second period, combined energy up at 2253. Cross-off breeze from the South keeps it clean for the intermediate to experienced surfer. But by afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore, the swell jumps to 8 ft, and things get messy. That afternoon window is a write-off.

Sunday the 16th is a mixed bag. Morning is 8 ft but cross-shore winds make it lumpy. By the afternoon, the swell hits 10 ft out of the SW, with a cross-on breeze – that's pushing too big for most, and the conditions aren't doing it any favours. Best to sit that one out unless you're a big-wave charger.

From Monday the 17th through to Tuesday the 18th morning, we’ve got some serious size: 12 ft SW groundswell with combined energy over 7000 – that's very strong. The morning of the 17th has a clean cross-off breeze, but this is expert-only territory. Tuesday morning settles to a much more manageable 6 ft, still clean and lined up. Good chance for the experienced surfers to get back out.

Wednesday the 19th drops off a bit – cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth the drive.

Now, Thursday the 20th morning is an absolute gem. Glassy conditions, offshore breeze from the East, and a clean 6 ft WSW swell. This is the best on offer for the intermediate crew – clean, glassy, and plenty of push. A real standout.

Friday the 21st morning is another glassy session with 5 ft sets, but the energy is fading. Still a nice one for those who want clean waves without the crowd – though it can get busy here sometimes.

Things go quiet after that. From Saturday the 22nd through to Monday the 24th, conditions turn poor with onshore winds and small, choppy surf. A proper lull of three or four days.

Tuesday the 25th sees a pulse back – 8 ft from the WSW, 16-second period – but winds are cross-shore, so you'll be fighting a bit of chop. The morning's the cleaner option.

Wednesday the 26th is a proper highlight: morning has a light cross-off breeze with 7 ft WSW swell, and by afternoon it goes glassy with 7 ft. That afternoon session on the 26th is a true standout – clean, glassy, solid waves for the experienced surfer. Mark it.

The final few days from Thursday the 27th to Saturday the 29th offer smaller, cleaner surf – 4 ft to 6 ft – with offshore or light cross-off winds. Nice for a relaxed session, but nothing compared to the mid-period peaks.

Overall, the standout windows are Thursday the 20th morning for glassy perfection, and Wednesday the 26th afternoon for a glassy, solid swell. Keep an eye on the longer-range stuff – it's promising but not locked in.

Rusty.

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