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Waikuku Beach surf break

Waikuku Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 12 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
18.8° C
 (Which is 4.2°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 (Jan 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 13th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 16th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.4
S
1.2
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.7
SE
1.5
SE
1.5
SE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)111211101097414577777777888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73995649373143176165341381236214139285212231145165127
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
NNE
5
SSW
20
E
15
WSW
10
SW
25
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
10
E
25
E
25
ESE
10
SSE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:33AM
1.73
1:50PM
1.67
2:21AM
1.74
2:38PM
1.66
3:06AM
1.77
3:23PM
1.67
3:50AM
1.80
4:07PM
1.69
4:33AM
1.84
4:49PM
1.71
5:15AM
1.87
5:31PM
1.72
5:56AM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:08PM
0.39
7:36AM
0.48
7:54PM
0.42
8:25AM
0.49
8:40PM
0.43
9:12AM
0.49
9:24PM
0.42
9:58AM
0.47
10:09PM
0.39
10:44AM
0.44
10:53PM
0.36
11:28AM
0.41
11:37PM
0.33
12:12PM
0.38
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:11
Sunset9:09--9:09--9:08--9:08--9:07--9:07--9:07--
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151316171618171616161415141413141414151315
Feels °C (?)11813131516131413111112101112131212121012
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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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