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Waihua surf break

Waihua surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 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
20.2° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 (Jan 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waihua in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) 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 0.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 15th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 19th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 19th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
!
0
!
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
1
S
0.7
S
1
S
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.7
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.1
SE
2.1
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)9991384556788888877777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)432626147362357114206353520604670666543482537362343281
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
NE
15
N
10
N
5
NW
20
S
10
S
15
S
15
S
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
5
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46AM
1.38
4:05PM
1.32
4:33AM
1.40
4:52PM
1.32
5:20AM
1.42
5:38PM
1.33
6:06AM
1.45
6:24PM
1.35
6:51AM
1.47
7:09PM
1.36
7:36AM
1.49
7:54PM
1.37
8:19AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
0.37
10:15PM
0.33
10:47AM
0.36
11:01PM
0.32
11:36AM
0.35
11:48PM
0.30
12:24PM
0.33
12:35AM
0.28
1:11PM
0.30
1:20AM
0.25
1:57PM
0.27
2:06AM
0.23
2:42PM
0.24
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07-
Sunset--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:36--8:35
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-111--22141242322----
Temp. °C182124222422171616151515151716161717151718
Feels °C (?)182223222520171414121211121413141414131516
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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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