Port Waikato-The Reef surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Waikato-The Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Port Waikato-The Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-The Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-The Reef over the next 16 days.
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