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Waikuku Beach Surf Forecast
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Waikuku Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 09 Nov 2025 NZDT
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 Thursday (Nov 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 13th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 16th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikuku Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 61 | 24 | 50 | 63 | 52 | 136 | 76 | 51 | 79 | 241 | 133 | 130 | 119 | 73 | 106 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:47PM 2.00 | 9:20AM 2.17 | 9:49PM 1.96 | 10:22AM 2.11 | 10:51PM 1.91 | 11:22AM 2.04 | 11:52PM 1.87 | 12:20PM 1.97 | 12:50AM 1.84 | 1:15PM 1.91 | 1:44AM 1.81 | 2:05PM 1.85 | 2:34AM 1.80 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:46PM 0.06 | 3:05AM 0.03 | 3:46PM 0.09 | 4:05AM 0.07 | 4:44PM 0.12 | 5:03AM 0.13 | 5:41PM 0.16 | 6:00AM 0.19 | 6:36PM 0.20 | 6:56AM 0.25 | 7:28PM 0.24 | 7:49AM 0.30 | 8:17PM 0.27 | ||||||||
Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
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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.
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