Surf Forecasts:
Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, S swell with 13,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | S 10 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | S 15 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 86 | 1814 | 11563 | 13452 | 4836 | 3762 | 928 | 711 | 308 | 343 | 187 | 156 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 61 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:12AM1.89m | 12:27PM1.79m | 00:53AM1.91m | 1:14PM1.83m | 1:34AM1.92m | 2:01PM1.87m | 2:19AM1.92m | 2:49PM1.92m | 3:08AM1.92m | 3:40PM1.96m | 4:03AM1.92m | 4:35PM1.99m | 5:02AM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.65m | 6:33AM0.63m | 6:34PM0.61m | 7:16AM0.56m | 7:19PM0.58m | 7:58AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.54m | 8:41AM0.44m | 8:59PM0.52m | 9:30AM0.39m | 9:52PM0.50m | 10:23AM0.37m | 10:50PM0.50m | 11:21AM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 12 |
46 | 86 | 717 | 6323 | 7454 | 2813 | 1538 | 669 | 392 | 308 | 343 | 187 | 156 | 100 | 65 | 36 | 32 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 21 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SSE 14 | S 16 | E 15 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | S 14 | SSE 22 | SSE 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 |
25 | 16 | 961 | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | 82 | 21 | 4 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 45 | 61 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | ESE 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 20 | SE 14 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 9 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 20 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | S 10 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — |
— | 3 | 1814 | 11563 | 13452 | 4836 | 3762 | 928 | 711 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 52 | 111 | 122 | 132 | 117 | 66 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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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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