
Surf Forecasts:
Waikokos surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, NNW swell with 6,918 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with N 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikokos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 17 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1554 | 1193 | 975 | 760 | 597 | 1332 | 1290 | 1121 | 937 | 536 | 427 | 1223 | 1093 | 1351 | 1014 | 760 | 4178 | 6918 | 4546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:14AM0.62m | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:49AM0.68m | 1:00PM0.36m | 2:23AM0.72m | 1:28PM0.31m | 2:56AM0.73m | 1:54PM0.27m | 3:29AM0.72m | 2:18PM0.24m | 4:04AM0.70m | 2:39PM0.22m | 4:42AM0.67m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:57AM0.17m | 6:13PM-0.01m | 7:51AM0.17m | 6:35PM-0.02m | 8:42AM0.16m | 6:58PM-0.03m | 9:30AM0.16m | 7:23PM-0.03m | 10:18AM0.16m | 7:49PM-0.02m | 11:12AM0.16m | 8:17PM-0.00m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 17 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 |
1554 | 1193 | 975 | 760 | 597 | 1332 | 1290 | 1121 | 937 | 536 | 427 | 1223 | 1093 | 1351 | 1014 | 760 | 4178 | 6918 | 4546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | NNW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 15 | NNE 6 | NNW 15 | NW 18 | ENE 7 | NNE 13 | WNW 15 | NNW 18 | NW 19 | NE 11 | WNW 16 |
42 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 78 | 179 | 80 | 238 | 67 | 121 | 243 | 520 | 5 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 12 | SSW 14 | W 12 | W 11 | S 18 | S 13 | NW 21 | WNW 19 | NNE 14 | NNW 18 | SSE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
24 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 37 | 67 | 209 | 9 | 56 | 24 | 11 | 21 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
411 | 375 | 383 | 497 | 450 | 397 | 310 | 252 | 241 | 212 | 319 | 245 | 333 | 172 | 178 | 149 | 181 | 186 | 184 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 33 |
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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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