Waikawau Bay surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
20.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikawau Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 12AM. 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 19th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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ESE
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0.3
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ESE
0.3
ESE
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2.5
NNW
1.3
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0.8
NNW
1
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1.2
NNE
1.4
N
1.1
NNW
1.3
N
1.6
N
1.9
N
1.6
N
1.5
N
Period(s) (?)121111141413131212777766787777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)462191636555528276511815492115143118203232381276211
Wind
(km/h)
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W
30
W
30
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
25
NNW
30
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30
NNW
15
WNW
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NNW
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NNW
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Wind State (?)
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High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48-
Sunset--5:51--5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43
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Rain (mm)
-1-------1312712131311343
Temp. °C171818161818171919191819181716171819171919
Feels °C (?)121312111616161415151617161413121315141819
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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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