
Surf Forecasts:
Waikokos surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,984 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikokos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
219 | 192 | 233 | 297 | 314 | 397 | 402 | 233 | 514 | 191 | 271 | 407 | 368 | 439 | 485 | 630 | 660 | 942 | 1148 | 1890 | 868 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:01PM0.61m | 12:43PM0.64m | 11:19PM0.20m | 1:19PM0.66m | 00:22AM0.20m | 1:53PM0.68m | 1:05AM0.22m | 2:24PM0.70m | 1:41AM0.23m | 2:53PM0.71m | 2:17AM0.26m | 3:20PM0.71m | 2:54AM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:59AM0.03m | 8:42PM0.16m | 8:46PM0.14m | 5:34AM-0.00m | 8:58PM0.13m | 6:14AM-0.02m | 9:12PM0.13m | 6:50AM-0.02m | 9:30PM0.12m | 7:25AM-0.02m | 9:49PM0.12m | ||||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 14 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
101 | 134 | 233 | 35 | 20 | 186 | 65 | 179 | 382 | 191 | 151 | 159 | 169 | 125 | 485 | 630 | 660 | 942 | 1148 | 1652 | 708 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | E 11 | NNW 8 | SSW 17 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
19 | 17 | 61 | 7 | 58 | 159 | 25 | 59 | 53 | 141 | 271 | 407 | 368 | 439 | 211 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | N 8 | E 16 | S 20 | SSW 16 | E 16 | E 15 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | — | SW 19 | SW 19 |
38 | 38 | 63 | 31 | 5 | 43 | 30 | 26 | 45 | 106 | 50 | 104 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | E 9 |
219 | 192 | — | 297 | 314 | 397 | 402 | 233 | 514 | — | 133 | 147 | 83 | 104 | 82 | 190 | 182 | 126 | 220 | 1890 | 868 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 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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