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Waikawau Bay Surf Forecast
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Waikawau Bay surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikawau Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikawau Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 230 | 79 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 153 | 111 | 157 | 231 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:50PM 1.91 | 2:14AM 1.80 | 2:55PM 1.88 | 3:20AM 1.76 | 3:58PM 1.88 | 4:23AM 1.77 | 4:56PM 1.90 | 5:20AM 1.80 | 5:47PM 1.93 | 6:10AM 1.84 | 6:33PM 1.96 | 6:56AM 1.88 | 7:15PM 1.98 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:12PM 0.40 | 8:36AM 0.32 | 9:17PM 0.42 | 9:39AM 0.34 | 10:21PM 0.41 | 10:39AM 0.34 | 11:18PM 0.37 | 11:34AM 0.32 | 12:08AM 0.32 | 12:23PM 0.30 | 12:53AM 0.27 | 1:08PM 0.28 | 1:35AM 0.23 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Coromandel
The wind is still offshore at Waikawau Bay (light winds from the W at Auckland 64 km from Waikawau Bay). 0.1m 12s groundswell from the NE with a 0.1m 13s groundswell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Waikawau Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waikawau Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikawau Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikawau Bay 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 (Waikawau Bay) 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 Waikawau Bay 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.
Waikawau Bay is 70 km (43 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, 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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