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Waikawau Bay surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 05 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
20.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikawau Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Mar 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 7th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 11th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
NNE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
NNE
0.2
ENE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
E
0.3
N
1.9
E
3
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
3
E
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)101110913131312121310971268998910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)323931166731282528171622152829311101622158112679431374
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
15
SW
10
S
10
N
0
W
5
W
15
NNW
10
SW
15
SW
5
W
15
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscrossglassglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassononononononcross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:28PM
2.00
9:47AM
2.08
10:12PM
1.99
10:29AM
2.03
10:54PM
1.96
11:09AM
1.96
11:35PM
1.91
11:50AM
1.87
12:17AM
1.85
12:32PM
1.79
1:01AM
1.77
1:16PM
1.70
1:49AM
1.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42AM
0.17
4:08PM
0.14
4:25AM
0.21
4:49PM
0.17
5:07AM
0.27
5:29PM
0.23
5:49AM
0.34
6:09PM
0.30
6:32AM
0.42
6:52PM
0.38
7:18AM
0.50
7:37PM
0.45
8:07AM
0.57
Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11
Sunset7:52--7:50--7:49--7:47--7:45--7:45--7:43--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------51-4
Temp. °C181718191718191719201819211819191817191919
Feels °C (?)161616161418181718181718211814131110121214
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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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