Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Break

Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.39° S 174.71° E

Issued: 11 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Waikato-Sunset beach sea temperature is
16.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s 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 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 16th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 17th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 16th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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
3
2
1
3
4
2
3
0
0
!
!
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4
4
3
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
11
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
WSW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
982
791
888
437
759
807
3464
2799
2334
2386
1243
3023
2943
2628
1624
1243
1276
966
841
604
204
Wind (km/h)
0
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
N
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
20
W
25
NNW
0
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
10
S
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:06PM3.76m
9:27AM3.66m
9:55PM3.89m
10:19AM3.71m
10:45PM3.94m
11:10AM3.70m
11:35PM3.90m
12:02PM3.61m
00:26AM3.79m
12:54PM3.47m
1:18AM3.61m
1:47PM3.31m
2:10AM3.41m
Low Tide
2:51PM0.47m
3:20AM0.48m
3:43PM0.39m
4:10AM0.42m
4:33PM0.37m
5:02AM0.43m
5:22PM0.41m
5:54AM0.50m
6:12PM0.52m
6:47AM0.61m
7:03PM0.68m
7:40AM0.75m
7:55PM0.85m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
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5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
 mm
2
1
1
2
10
1
Temp °C
14
15
14
14
15
14
13
14
13
14
13
11
13
13
12
11
12
15
15
14
14
Feels °C
13
14
14
13
13
13
12
11
10
9
9
6
8
7
8
9
10
13
12
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
11
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
WSW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
982
791
888
437
759
807
3464
2799
2334
3023
2943
2628
1624
1243
1276
966
841
604
204
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
20
0.5
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
6
1.3
WSW
8
0.1
SW
21
0.5
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.1
W
24
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
160
214
486
402
56
181
17
178
229
249
11
45
38
154
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
5
0.5
SW
7
0.8
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.6
W
18
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
4
22
44
40
246
94
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
8
Energy kJ
4
2386
1243
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
1
1
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
284
174
174
275
174
48
142
49
131
167
1
1
102
0
0
48
49
87
87
87
Best forecast wave conditions in Raglan and West Waikato
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
9
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
4
9
6
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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.

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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