Waikokos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.21° N 159.52° W

Issued: 7 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Waikokos sea temperature is
25.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Waikokos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waikokos surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NE swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NW 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 (Jun 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.6
NW
10
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
NW
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
5
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
12
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
96
92
82
80
80
79
74
70
52
34
25
27
23
30
25
21
36
99
92
89
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
5
SE
10
E
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:57AM0.17m
4:30PM0.80m
3:59AM0.18m
5:16PM0.76m
5:08AM0.19m
6:00PM0.69m
6:27AM0.22m
6:42PM0.61m
7:57AM0.28m
7:22PM0.52m
9:30AM0.35m
8:00PM0.44m
10:46AM0.45m
Low Tide
10:55PM0.08m
8:12AM-0.12m
11:43PM0.08m
9:00AM-0.07m
00:29AM0.07m
9:49AM-0.01m
1:12AM0.06m
10:45AM0.07m
1:51AM0.05m
11:57AM0.15m
2:26AM0.04m
1:49PM0.22m
2:59AM0.02m
4:08PM0.25m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:23
7:23
7:23
7:23
 mm
2
1
2
1
3
Temp °C
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
27
26
25
27
26
25
27
28
25
26
27
24
25
25
Feels °C
24
26
25
25
27
26
25
28
27
27
29
28
27
28
29
27
27
27
25
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
1.1
ENE
6
0.6
NW
11
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
NW
10
0.7
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
10
Energy kJ
52
85
92
55
75
80
27
72
70
52
34
17
10
23
14
14
21
16
99
92
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.3
N
8
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
67
96
40
82
80
12
79
74
41
38
28
25
16
9
9
12
17
16
16
15
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
N
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
N
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
E
6
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
NE
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
25
41
8
36
14
17
17
15
5
5
10
2
17
8
5
7
6
36
22
31
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
2
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
Energy kJ
28
87
73
1
27
23
30
25
18
19
28
40
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
28
28
1
1
1
0
1
28
1
33
33
33
33
33
33
34
33
1
28
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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