Waihi Beach Surf Break

Waihi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.41° S 175.94° E

Issued: 11 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihi Beach sea temperature is
15.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Waihi Beach surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihi Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Waihi Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waihi Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 24th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihi Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
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
11
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.5
E
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NNW
7
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
298
244
192
134
86
39
36
18
16
9
9
97
209
444
231
166
119
87
34
14
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
SE
15
NE
30
NE
25
NE
30
NNE
15
N
10
W
5
WNW
0
NNE
10
NW
25
SSE
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:51AM1.84m
10:24PM1.99m
10:47AM1.78m
11:17PM1.92m
11:44AM1.72m
00:10AM1.84m
12:41PM1.66m
1:03AM1.76m
1:38PM1.61m
1:55AM1.68m
2:33PM1.58m
2:46AM1.61m
3:26PM1.56m
Low Tide
4:05PM0.02m
4:44AM0.11m
4:59PM0.09m
5:38AM0.15m
5:52PM0.18m
6:31AM0.19m
6:46PM0.28m
7:24AM0.25m
7:40PM0.37m
8:15AM0.29m
8:34PM0.44m
9:05AM0.33m
9:28PM0.49m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
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5:04
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
 mm
5
6
32
8
3
2
1
2
Temp °C
14
14
12
13
14
14
16
16
14
13
14
15
15
15
16
16
15
13
14
13
12
Feels °C
12
13
10
12
12
12
14
15
13
12
13
12
10
10
12
13
14
12
13
11
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
1.7
NE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
298
298
244
192
134
86
39
36
18
16
9
6
309
231
163
119
87
34
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
E
17
0.1
E
16
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
N
5
1.1
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.4
N
6
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
2
1
6
5
6
5
4
4
111
70
31
12
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
17
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
7
6
6
1
1
5
1
1
1
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
5
0.5
E
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
1.5
N
7
1.4
NNW
7
0.4
W
3
0.7
NW
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
WSW
4
Energy kJ
3
3
1
19
9
97
209
444
212
166
2
12
17
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
5
5
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
29
0
108
108
108
108
133
109
220
29
0
0
0
182
108
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
2
4
4
4
4
5
6
6
5
4
4
2
3
4
6
7
9
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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Information about the Waihi Beach Surf forecast

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

Waihi Beach is 36 km (22 miles) from Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in Bay of Plenty, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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