Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
13.4° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. 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 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 9th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 9th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight to it. The next couple of weeks at Port Waikato-Sunset Beach are a proper mixed bag. We’ve got some real quality lined up, but there’s also a stretch of washing machine conditions and a big pulse of swell that’ll have you checking your fins are tight.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Sunday morning you’re looking at light rain and a cross-onshore breeze with a lumpy 8ft swell – it’s messy, and the tide’s not helping. The afternoon cleans up a touch as the wind drops, but it’s still cross-shore and not worth getting excited about. Monday is similar story: smaller but onshore, and that long-period groundswell is just not holding together.

Tuesday the 11th is where it starts to turn. It’s still small – around 4ft – but we get a clean, glassy run with a light offshore touch. That 13 to 14 second period is proper groundswell energy, and the Beach (Port Waikato) should have some fun, lined-up walls for the intermediate crew. It’s not big, but it’s clean and consistent. This is your first decent window.

Wednesday and Thursday drop off significantly – barely 3ft of swell, and while it’s clean, it’s pretty gutless. You’d be scratching for a wave. Then Friday the 14th brings a new SW groundswell, pushing 4ft to 4ft with a very long 16-second period. With light offshore winds predicted for the morning, that’s your stand-out session for the first week. Clean, lined-up, and plenty of energy for its size. The period is long, so it might be a bit straight at the beach, but it should still offer some proper runners.

Now, the weekend is a write-off. Saturday kicks up with onshore winds and chop. Sunday the 16th is a big warning sign – that swell jumps to 8ft in the morning, then absolutely detonates by the afternoon. We’re talking a solid 13ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a fresh cross-shore breeze. The combined energy reading is a massive 10339, which is just pumping. This is way beyond Sunset Beach – it’ll be a washing machine. This setup is less about paddling and more about kite surfing if you’re into that. Too big and too messy for a safe, fun surf.

The week after remains oversized. Monday the 17th has 8ft to 10ft cross-shore slop – not good. Tuesday the 18th through Wednesday the 19th are still 10ft to 12ft, but winds turn offshore. It’s clean, but it’s way over everyone’s head. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s likely closing out. The energy is strong to very strong, with readings around 2000 to 3700. Unless you’re a charger, give it a miss.

The good news is things settle down from Thursday the 20th. The swell drops to a friendly 7ft in the morning, easing to 6ft by the afternoon. The wind goes light offshore, and we get excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the other standout of the window – proper waves, clean faces, and that SW groundswell holding its shape. Friday the 21st is still good, with 5ft to 5ft, offshore breezes, and good consistency.

The final weekend and into the following week, the swell eases further. Saturday the 22nd has a clean 4ft with a moderate offshore – fun but smaller. Then Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th see it fade to under 3ft and the wind swings onshore again, so it fizzles out.

So, to sum it up: get on it Tuesday the 11th, and definitely mark Friday the 14th and Thursday the 20th as your best bets. The weekend of the 16th and 17th is a pass. It’s a classic winter run – a bit of patience, and you’ll be rewarded.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1147
753
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:57AM3.08m
6:50PM3.25m
7:14AM3.23m
7:52PM3.49m
8:16AM3.42m
8:44PM3.72m
9:09AM3.60m
9:33PM3.89m
9:56AM3.72m
10:17PM3.97m
10:39AM3.76m
10:59PM3.95m
Low Tide
11:45PM1.24m
12:23PM1.12m
1:06AM1.06m
1:35PM0.91m
2:07AM0.81m
2:32PM0.67m
2:59AM0.58m
3:21PM0.46m
3:46AM0.41m
4:06PM0.33m
4:31AM0.32m
4:49PM0.30m
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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.

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