Waikokos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.21° N 159.52° W

Waikokos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waikokos sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.0° 

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


Waikokos surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, E swell with 2,219 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikokos in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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3
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
14
2.1
ENE
13
2
E
13
2
E
13
1.9
ENE
12
1.3
E
12
2.2
E
13
2.5
E
13
1.5
E
12
2.1
ENE
12
1.9
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
13
1.4
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1949
1496
1465
1379
1118
469
1609
2219
657
1200
843
522
267
216
257
204
193
173
277
531
488
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
35
SE
20
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
E
5
N
15
SE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
10:59AM0.70m
10:22PM0.22m
11:55AM0.73m
11:41PM0.27m
12:41PM0.75m
00:35AM0.33m
1:20PM0.75m
1:21AM0.40m
1:54PM0.72m
2:04AM0.46m
2:25PM0.67m
2:46AM0.52m
2:54PM0.60m
3:27AM0.57m
Low Tide
6:49PM0.16m
3:32AM0.05m
7:01PM0.14m
4:43AM0.03m
7:19PM0.12m
5:41AM0.02m
7:39PM0.10m
6:32AM0.02m
7:59PM0.09m
7:20AM0.04m
8:20PM0.07m
8:07AM0.08m
8:40PM0.06m
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6:20
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6:51
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 mm
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6
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
26
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26
26
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28
28
26
26
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26
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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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