Waihua surf break

Waihua surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Waihua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waihua sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihua this week:

The surf forecast for Waihua over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waihua in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 18th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 18th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 23rd Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.4
SSW
1.5
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)910988876610989101010121111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13227720790472991215414511713621123424931344935022012385
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
20
SW
15
SE
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
N
5
WSW
15
ESE
5
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:09AM
1.41
5:27PM
1.34
5:54AM
1.43
6:13PM
1.35
6:38AM
1.46
6:57PM
1.36
7:22AM
1.48
7:41PM
1.37
8:06AM
1.49
8:24PM
1.36
8:48AM
1.49
9:07PM
1.35
9:30AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:52PM
0.30
11:23AM
0.34
11:37PM
0.30
12:10PM
0.33
12:22AM
0.29
12:56PM
0.31
1:08AM
0.28
1:43PM
0.30
1:52AM
0.27
2:28PM
0.29
2:36AM
0.26
3:12PM
0.28
3:19AM
0.26
3:56PM
0.27
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Sunrise-5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset--8:34--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37
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Rain (mm)
1-------13-----------
Temp. °C122020182324191816121616132020212324212526
Feels °C (?)101617162122151313111313111717202022172222
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Information about the Waihua Surf forecast

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

Waihua is 53 km (33 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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