Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.4° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 8,559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 1st Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 1st Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, Rusty here, and we’re lookin’ at Port Waikato-Sunset Beach for the next couple of weeks. The water temp’s sittin’ around 57°, which is just about what you’d expect for this time of year – no surprises there.

The first half of this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real standout for the experienced crew. Let’s start from Wednesday, July 29th. The morning’s got a clean 4ft swell from the WSW, period of 11 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. The wave energy’s moderate at 395, and it’s clean. It’s a solid enough start, nothin’ huge, but a good paddle out.

Thursday, July 30th, the swell bumps up to 6ft in the morning from the SW with a longer 14-second period, but the wind’s a light cross from the NNE. The wave energy jumps to 1205, so there’s a bit more push, but the conditions are a bit messy with some cross-chop. Afternoon stays similar, a bit bigger at 6ft but cross-on wind.

Friday, July 31st, is a write-off. Rain showers, strong onshore winds up to 19 mph, and the swell gets big and lumpy. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Saturday, August 1st, has a massive 15ft swell from the WSW with 14-second period. The wave energy is monstrous at 6759 in the morning. The wind is cross-on, but this swell is way too big for this spot – only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s messy. The afternoon’s the same story.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the SW. The morning’s got a 9 mph S wind which is cross-off, keepin’ it clean. The wave energy is 1318, so moderate. It’s a solid option for intermediate surfers, but the tide might be a factor.

Now, the real standout for the experienced crew is Wednesday, August 5th. The morning is glassy – zero wind, a clean 7ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period. The wave energy is 1664. That’s a beautiful, clean groundswell. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so it’s not for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they’re doin’, this is the pick of the first week. The long period (14 seconds) means it’ll be a bit more lined up, but at a beach break like this, it could be a bit straight, so pick your peak.

The following week starts to look a bit more promising for the general crowd. On Friday, August 7th, the afternoon’s got a moderate offshore breeze from the SE at 16 mph, with a 4ft swell from the WNW. The wave energy is 623, and it’s clean. A good little session for a smaller board.

Saturday, August 8th morning has a 7ft swell from the S with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, keepin’ it clean. The wave energy is 890. It’s a bit short-period, but clean.

Sunday, August 9th morning is a big one for the experts again – an 8ft swell from the SSW, 8-second period, with a light offshore from the SE. The wave energy is 1426. That’s clean and powerful, but the short period will make it punchy.

The second week’s best bet is probably Wednesday, August 12th afternoon. It’s a 3ft swell from the WSW with a very long 20-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the S, keepin’ it glassy. The wave energy is 1042, which is moderate for the size – that long period packs a punch. This is a real long-period groundswell, so it’ll be better over a reef or point, but at Sunset Beach, it’ll be clean and have some long waits between sets. For the experienced surfer, this is a gem.

Thursday, August 13th morning is also clean – a 4ft swell from the WSW with a 17-second period, light offshore from the E. The wave energy is 1246. Another good, clean, long-period day.

So, overall, the first week’s big standout is the morning of August 5th for the experts. The second week’s best is the afternoon of August 12th, with that long, clean groundswell. Keep an eye on the tides, and don’t bother with the big windy days.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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WSW
11
1.3
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1.7
WSW
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1.8
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1.7
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
352
1210
1161
1005
486
1255
1817
8559
6759
7261
3398
1280
769
486
994
1580
1638
1928
1423
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
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25
WNW
15
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SSW
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
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High Tide
9:38AM3.35m
9:52PM3.57m
10:13AM3.45m
10:27PM3.66m
10:47AM3.51m
11:01PM3.71m
11:21AM3.54m
11:35PM3.72m
11:56AM3.53m
00:09AM3.68m
12:32PM3.47m
00:45AM3.59m
1:11PM3.39m
1:26AM3.46m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.76m
4:05AM0.79m
4:20PM0.66m
4:40AM0.70m
4:54PM0.60m
5:15AM0.64m
5:29PM0.59m
5:52AM0.62m
6:05PM0.63m
6:29AM0.65m
6:43PM0.72m
7:08AM0.71m
7:25PM0.85m
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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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