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Waikuku Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 25 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
15.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Jan 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikuku Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 25th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 26th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 26th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
!
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
2.2
S
0.6
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.7
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)12131211101010101011111110101012111010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1362021251499117110868633761373398302524104351916
Wind
(km/h)
0
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
W
15
NE
30
E
5
ENE
10
W
10
S
15
WSW
15
ENE
25
E
15
NE
5
SSE
15
E
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:11PM
1.93
3:45AM
2.12
4:07PM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:23PM
0.09
10:03AM
0.16
10:20PM
0.05
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-9:01--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:58--8:57--8:55-
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-3--10---------------
Temp. °C131715181814141514181716192316151514171816
Feels °C (?)121513161612111312151316192212111111161617
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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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