Waikawau Bay surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 04 Apr 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
20.4° 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 9th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 9th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 8th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
2
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.1
N
1.2
N
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)9999997107101012121111101414101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1661662131883594153608045127176921170857610517424476585366294663
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
SSE
15
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:43PM
1.98
9:57AM
1.94
10:23PM
1.96
10:37AM
1.89
11:03PM
1.92
11:17AM
1.83
11:44PM
1.86
11:58AM
1.76
12:27AM
1.80
12:41PM
1.68
1:14AM
1.74
1:29PM
1.62
2:04AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
0.18
3:57AM
0.29
4:14PM
0.21
4:38AM
0.32
4:54PM
0.26
5:19AM
0.38
5:34PM
0.32
6:02AM
0.44
6:17PM
0.39
6:47AM
0.51
7:02PM
0.45
7:35AM
0.56
7:50PM
0.49
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--
Sunset-7:07--7:07--7:05--7:04--7:02--7:00--7:00-
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clear
rain showers
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light rain
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rain showers
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thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Feels °C (?)171615151515151514151616191918192120201817
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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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