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Waihi Beach Surf Forecast
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Waihi Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Waihi Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waihi Beach sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihi Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihi Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | |
50 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 41 | 54 | 121 | 56 | 38 | 44 | 62 | 60 | 112 | 197 | 227 | 294 | 1077 | 1277 | 1186 | 1680 | 1677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:22AM1.91m | 7:59PM2.00m | 8:16AM1.92m | 8:52PM2.02m | 9:11AM1.89m | 9:46PM2.01m | 10:06AM1.85m | 10:42PM1.97m | 11:04AM1.78m | 11:38PM1.91m | 12:04PM1.70m | 00:36AM1.84m | 1:05PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.14m | 1:41PM-0.04m | 2:14AM0.10m | 2:34PM-0.05m | 3:09AM0.09m | 3:28PM-0.03m | 4:04AM0.11m | 4:22PM0.02m | 5:01AM0.15m | 5:18PM0.09m | 5:58AM0.19m | 6:14PM0.18m | 6:56AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | N 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NW 9 |
 kJ | 50 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 41 | 25 | 121 | 56 | 38 | 44 | 62 | 60 | 112 | 197 | — | 294 | 3 | 1277 | 1186 | 1291 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | ENE 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 32 | 54 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 13 | — | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 38 | 32 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 227 | — | 1077 | — | — | 1680 | 1677 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 32 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 32 | 48 | 0 | 32 | 108 | 32 | 48 | 48 | 32 | 60 | 108 | 108 | 109 |
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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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