Surf Forecasts:
Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 21s period, S swell with 24,710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road this week:
The surf forecast for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road in the next 16 days are 5.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 79 | 39 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 494 | 1090 | 204 | 168 | 145 | 32 | 2336 | 24710 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.75m | 8:32AM1.69m | 9:03PM1.76m | 9:23AM1.71m | 9:52PM1.79m | 10:11AM1.73m | 10:42PM1.82m | 10:56AM1.75m | 11:29PM1.86m | 11:41AM1.77m | 00:12AM1.89m | 12:27PM1.79m | 00:53AM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM0.67m | 2:37AM0.74m | 2:42PM0.70m | 3:26AM0.73m | 3:33PM0.72m | 4:14AM0.72m | 4:22PM0.71m | 5:02AM0.70m | 5:08PM0.68m | 5:49AM0.67m | 5:51PM0.65m | 6:33AM0.63m | 6:34PM0.61m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 21 |
113 | 79 | 39 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 191 | 464 | 204 | 168 | 145 | 32 | 954 | 13531 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 14 | S 4 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 18 | — | — |
3 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 6 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 13 | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | S 9 | S 12 | E 9 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 11 | E 13 | — | E 11 | S 18 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — |
4 | 16 | 17 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 12 | S 21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 494 | 1090 | — | — | — | 28 | 2336 | 24710 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 218 | 114 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 52 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 121 |
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Information about the Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road 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 (Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road) 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 Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road 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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