Waikokos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.21° N 159.52° W

Waikokos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waikokos sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.1° 

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, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with 2,444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
13
1.2
E
14
2.1
E
14
1.9
E
13
2
E
13
2
E
13
1.9
E
12
2.2
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12
2.2
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7
2.3
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12
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12
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1.4
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1.1
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1.3
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8
1.2
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8
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8
1.4
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7
1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
352
577
1781
1303
1465
1355
1080
1369
1659
798
1461
1066
839
410
199
235
178
244
199
172
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
35
ESE
30
SSE
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10
ENE
20
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ESE
20
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15
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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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
Low Tide
2:01AM0.06m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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