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Waikawau Bay Surf Forecast
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Waikawau Bay surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 23 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Waikawau Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waikawau Bay sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (May 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (May 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 8 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 7 | |
346 | 264 | 337 | 540 | 608 | 657 | 647 | 545 | 300 | 240 | 212 | 191 | 150 | 141 | 110 | 78 | 52 | 39 | 17 | 18 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 12:08PM1.90m | 00:40AM2.04m | 1:09PM1.82m | 1:37AM1.96m | 2:11PM1.78m | 2:34AM1.89m | 3:10PM1.76m | 3:28AM1.84m | 4:05PM1.76m | 4:19AM1.81m | 4:56PM1.79m | 5:07AM1.79m | 5:42PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM0.21m | 7:08AM0.26m | 7:24PM0.30m | 8:05AM0.29m | 8:22PM0.38m | 9:01AM0.32m | 9:19PM0.43m | 9:52AM0.33m | 10:13PM0.46m | 10:41AM0.33m | 11:04PM0.47m | 11:26AM0.33m | 11:52PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
 kJ | 2 | 264 | 235 | 264 | 293 | 231 | 301 | 231 | 300 | 221 | 186 | 129 | 111 | 86 | 65 | 54 | 41 | 39 | 11 | 18 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 12 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 77 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 53 | 240 | 212 | 191 | 150 | 141 | 110 | 78 | 52 | 32 | 16 | 17 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | E 10 | NE 12 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 346 | 180 | 337 | 540 | 608 | 657 | 647 | 545 | 235 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 86 | 86 |
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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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