Waiheke Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.79° S 175.07° E

Waiheke Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waiheke Island sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.9° 

Waiheke Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waiheke Island surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 145 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiheke Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waiheke Island in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiheke Island over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
134
125
36
19
9
4
8
11
10
10
7
12
11
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
E
10
SE
5
NNE
0
ENE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
S
25
SW
20
SW
15
S
10
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
N
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
6:39PM3.11m
7:04AM3.00m
7:30PM3.21m
7:55AM3.07m
8:18PM3.25m
8:45AM3.11m
9:05PM3.24m
9:33AM3.09m
9:51PM3.18m
10:20AM3.04m
10:36PM3.07m
11:05AM2.95m
11:19PM2.93m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.21m
1:05AM0.31m
1:25PM0.11m
1:56AM0.21m
2:14PM0.05m
2:44AM0.16m
2:59PM0.06m
3:30AM0.15m
3:43PM0.13m
4:13AM0.19m
4:26PM0.26m
4:56AM0.28m
5:12PM0.42m
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
 mm
4
11
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
14
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
16
12
12
14
11
10
12
12
11
13
12
Feels °C
5
7
11
15
15
15
13
14
12
13
11
7
9
11
5
5
6
8
8
11
11
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Information about the Waiheke Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waiheke Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waiheke Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waiheke Island 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 (Waiheke Island) 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 Waiheke Island 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.

Waiheke Island is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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