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Waihua surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 17 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Waihua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waihua sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihua this week:
The surf forecast for Waihua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihua in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihua over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 134 | 325 | 92 | 56 | 37 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 54 | 101 | 143 | 153 | 194 | 279 | 361 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:25PM 1.56 | 5:49AM 1.59 | 6:17PM 1.64 | 6:42AM 1.62 | 7:11PM 1.70 | 7:36AM 1.64 | 8:05PM 1.74 | 8:31AM 1.64 | 8:59PM 1.76 | 9:26AM 1.63 | 9:55PM 1.74 | 10:23AM 1.59 | 10:52PM 1.71 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:13AM 0.12 | 11:39PM 0.12 | 12:05PM 0.07 | 12:35AM 0.07 | 12:58PM 0.03 | 1:31AM 0.03 | 1:52PM 0.00 | 2:27AM 0.01 | 2:47PM 0.00 | 3:23AM 0.01 | 3:42PM 0.02 | 4:20AM 0.03 | 4:38PM 0.04 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
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Information about the Waihua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waihua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waihua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waihua 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 (Waihua) 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 Waihua 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.
Waihua is 53 km (33 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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