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Waihua surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 25 Feb 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
20.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Feb 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 2nd Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 3rd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
1
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.8
SSE
2.2
S
3
S
3
S
2.4
S
2.2
SSE
1.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)10101099109966677758910121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10298246176162946732127126976468591806281372154516441338969
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
N
10
WNW
5
E
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
NNE
5
N
15
ESE
40
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrossonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:48PM
1.54
1:19AM
1.60
1:45PM
1.52
2:17AM
1.60
2:44PM
1.50
3:16AM
1.60
3:43PM
1.49
4:15AM
1.61
4:42PM
1.49
5:12AM
1.61
5:38PM
1.50
6:07AM
1.61
6:33PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:05PM
0.11
7:39AM
0.15
8:00PM
0.12
8:37AM
0.16
8:57PM
0.13
9:36AM
0.16
9:56PM
0.13
10:35AM
0.16
10:53PM
0.12
11:32AM
0.14
11:50PM
0.12
12:28PM
0.13
12:45AM
0.12
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:54--
Sunset-7:58--7:57--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:50-
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------14172----4221---
Temp. °C171816242621181716161615212117141311161712
Feels °C (?)161616252621181613151415191916654111311
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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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