
Surf Forecasts:
Waikokos surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 10s period, E swell with 9,411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikokos this week:
The surf forecast for Waikokos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 16 days are 7.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikokos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 122mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, severe gales from the ESE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 14 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
511 | 464 | 373 | 335 | 292 | 337 | 337 | 485 | 659 | 1731 | 1665 | 1834 | 1474 | 1565 | 1834 | 971 | 1482 | 2877 | 720 | 749 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:20PM0.33m | 8:23AM0.62m | 9:48AM0.66m | 10:59AM0.70m | 10:22PM0.22m | 11:55AM0.73m | 11:41PM0.27m | 12:41PM0.75m | 00:35AM0.33m | 1:20PM0.75m | 1:21AM0.40m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.05m | 00:29AM0.05m | 2:01AM0.06m | 6:49PM0.16m | 3:32AM0.05m | 7:01PM0.14m | 4:43AM0.03m | 7:19PM0.12m | 5:41AM0.02m | 7:39PM0.10m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 74 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | SSE 10 | ENE 14 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SSW 14 | E 13 | SSW 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | WNW 9 |
376 | 301 | 85 | 116 | 96 | 257 | 285 | 485 | 659 | 20 | 1665 | 1400 | 1474 | 1240 | 223 | 971 | 786 | 2877 | 720 | 749 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | N 6 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | N 6 | SSE 10 | NNE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 13 | SSW 14 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | SE 9 | ENE 9 |
37 | 18 | 82 | 117 | 107 | 48 | 53 | 38 | 35 | 17 | 19 | 83 | 102 | 55 | 45 | 316 | 56 | 19 | 152 | 314 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | E 13 | W 9 | W 9 | E 16 | S 13 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | NW 13 | SSE 9 | NW 13 | E 14 | NW 12 |
8 | 55 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 3 | 7 | 47 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 86 | 9 | 42 | 8 | 27 | 100 | 106 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 14 | — | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 13 | ENE 7 | E 8 | SSE 10 | WSW 9 | S 9 |
511 | 464 | 373 | 335 | 292 | 337 | 337 | 292 | 294 | 1731 | — | 1834 | — | 1565 | 1834 | 293 | 1482 | 5122 | 1356 | 461 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 154 | 146 | 34 | 324 | 351 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Waikokos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waikokos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikokos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikokos 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 (Waikokos) 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 Waikokos 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.
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