Waikokos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.21° N 159.52° W

Issued: 1 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 18 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, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 210 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

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 Powerful 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
NW
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
5
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
12
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.9
E
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
79
96
70
52
28
25
25
23
23
21
17
21
65
97
90
84
59
55
131
127
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
SE
15
E
20
E
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
8:37PM0.36m
11:42AM0.53m
9:17PM0.29m
12:26PM0.59m
Low Tide
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
3:30AM0.01m
6:11PM0.23m
4:02AM-0.01m
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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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
7:23
7:23
7:23
7:23
7:24
7:24
 mm
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
27
28
25
27
28
25
26
27
24
26
27
24
26
26
24
26
Feels °C
26
26
27
27
28
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
25
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.5
E
5
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
12
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
11
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.5
N
8
0.6
NE
9
Energy kJ
73
27
96
70
52
28
25
23
23
20
13
13
21
65
97
90
84
59
55
28
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
8
0.6
NE
9
0.5
N
7
Energy kJ
80
79
74
41
38
24
17
16
9
9
11
17
10
9
9
8
17
25
31
46
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
N
8
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
12
17
15
16
6
10
9
9
5
2
5
7
14
12
30
29
25
23
21
13
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
8
8
18
18
25
21
23
21
11
25
6
9
42
36
50
131
127
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
1
0
1
1
1
33
34
0
33
33
33
33
33
1
33
28
1
28
28
33
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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