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Waikuku Beach surf break

Waikuku Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 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
15.6° C
 (Which is 3.5°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 Tuesday (Nov 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikuku Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 1PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 26th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 26th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Mon
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
ESE
0.6
ENE
0.8
E
1.1
ENE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)9568898891211410101010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)61671352862562687333889115154821272509490113652871
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
25
ENE
25
E
15
N
25
NNE
40
NW
15
NW
25
N
35
NW
15
NNE
15
WNW
25
ESE
15
NE
5
ENE
15
E
5
N
10
ENE
20
ESE
35
WSW
10
SSW
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffoncross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:06AM
1.78
9:26PM
1.60
9:50AM
1.76
10:10PM
1.59
10:34AM
1.74
10:56PM
1.59
11:19AM
1.75
11:44PM
1.63
12:07PM
1.77
12:35AM
1.70
12:58PM
1.81
1:28AM
1.80
1:51PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:52AM
0.43
3:29PM
0.45
3:37AM
0.43
4:13PM
0.44
4:21AM
0.43
4:57PM
0.42
5:07AM
0.41
5:41PM
0.38
5:54AM
0.37
6:27PM
0.33
6:45AM
0.32
7:15PM
0.26
7:38AM
0.26
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Mon
01
Sunrise-5:47--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43-
Sunset--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:46--8:49--8:50--8:51
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Temp. °C121415192124192424192414121518142019131514
Feels °C (?)9101116161716181815208911151318166139
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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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