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Waikuku Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 23 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Waikuku Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waikuku Beach sea temperature is
17.5° C
 (Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikuku Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Waikuku Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikuku Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 24th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 24th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 24th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikuku Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SE
0.7
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.6
E
0.3
E
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)1111101010121212111111101010912111010106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7835842391591231902411251511431151129063411343933711728
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
15
SW
30
SW
30
SW
15
WSW
5
N
15
SW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
W
10
NE
25
ENE
10
NE
10
WSW
15
ESE
10
SW
0
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:06PM
1.74
9:30AM
1.84
9:56PM
1.76
10:20AM
1.82
10:51PM
1.80
11:15AM
1.81
11:49PM
1.85
12:14PM
1.81
12:50AM
1.91
1:14PM
1.84
1:50AM
1.98
2:13PM
1.88
2:49AM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:24AM
0.28
3:55PM
0.28
4:16AM
0.29
4:45PM
0.26
5:10AM
0.30
5:37PM
0.25
6:07AM
0.29
6:31PM
0.22
7:06AM
0.27
7:28PM
0.18
8:05AM
0.24
8:25PM
0.14
9:05AM
0.20
Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise--6:16--6:18--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26
Sunset9:02--9:02--9:01--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:58--
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
981231-124---------33
Temp. °C171314131314161515151414151417171521201713
Feels °C (?)1310710913131415151311121113131420171713
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Information about the Waikuku Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waikuku Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikuku Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikuku Beach 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 (Waikuku Beach) 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 Waikuku Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Canterbury? If you are looking for accommodation near Waikuku Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 30 km (19 miles) away.

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