Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast

/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.39° S 174.71° E)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 09 Nov 2025 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 19.4° C
(Which is 3.6°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Nov 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 10AM. 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 (Nov 12) at 7PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Sun 9th Nov)	6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf	4AM (Sat 15th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful	10AM (Sat 15th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 13s

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 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	4	3	4	1	1	0	2	2	4	3	2	0	1	1	3	2	0	1	!	!	4
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	13	13	13	13	13	13	12	13	11	10	9	12	11	12	12	10	9	14	13	13	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1288	1077	1110	828	604	370	1072	1808	1360	670	307	407	483	715	333	1339	705	1014	3953	3028	2139
Wind (km/h)	S	SW	ENE	N	NW	WNW	WSW	WSW	SE	E	NE	NW	NNW	NW	ESE	SSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	on	cross- on	on	off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		1:09PM 3.72	1:36AM 3.42		2:04PM 3.52	2:37AM 3.21		3:06PM 3.31	3:43AM 3.04		4:13PM 3.15		4:48AM 2.93	5:21PM 3.06		5:52AM 2.89	6:26PM 3.03		6:57AM 2.92		7:24PM 3.06
Low Tide / height (m)			7:30PM 0.64	7:49AM 0.71		8:28PM 0.85	8:46AM 0.94		9:30PM 1.03	9:49AM 1.12		10:34PM 1.13	10:57AM 1.22		11:40PM 1.16	12:06PM 1.22		12:46AM 1.10		1:12PM 1.14	1:43AM 0.99

	Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15
Sunrise	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-
Sunset	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:07	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	1	1	6	-	-	-	11	8	4	-	2	2	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	19	16	21	20	18	18	18	16	17	17	16	19	17	14	17	17	17	18	18	16
Feels °C (?)	18	17	16	20	19	18	17	16	15	17	16	14	16	15	14	13	13	15	16	16	15

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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.