Waikawau Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.60° S 175.53° E

Waikawau Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waikawau Bay sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.0° 

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


Waikawau Bay surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikawau Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikawau Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 5th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 5th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 5th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:25PM2.04m
1:52AM1.85m
2:26PM1.98m
2:58AM1.80m
3:28PM1.94m
4:02AM1.80m
4:28PM1.92m
5:03AM1.82m
5:23PM1.91m
5:58AM1.86m
6:14PM1.91m
6:48AM1.91m
7:01PM1.91m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.28m
8:11AM0.27m
8:55PM0.30m
9:13AM0.32m
9:56PM0.30m
10:15AM0.35m
10:54PM0.28m
11:14AM0.36m
11:47PM0.25m
12:09PM0.36m
00:36AM0.23m
12:59PM0.35m
1:20AM0.21m
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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 16 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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