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Waihua surf break

Waihua surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 21 Nov 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
17.4° C
 (Which is 1.8°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 Wednesday (Nov 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 26th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 26th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.6
E
0.1
S
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.1
SE
0.3
S
0.1
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.5
S
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
ESE
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)1441693651361615155666613131411
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41050432765174214637141372831192
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
E
10
NNW
10
S
15
SE
5
NW
5
SSE
15
SE
5
NW
10
S
15
SSE
10
SE
10
E
15
ESE
5
N
5
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		offcross-
on		onglassglassonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:28PM
1.38
7:52AM
1.48
8:12PM
1.38
8:34AM
1.49
8:55PM
1.37
9:17AM
1.48
9:37PM
1.35
9:59AM
1.47
10:19PM
1.33
10:40AM
1.45
11:01PM
1.31
11:22AM
1.45
11:45PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:27PM
0.29
1:39AM
0.27
2:12PM
0.28
2:23AM
0.28
2:57PM
0.28
3:07AM
0.28
3:41PM
0.29
3:49AM
0.29
4:24PM
0.30
4:31AM
0.30
5:06PM
0.30
5:12AM
0.30
5:49PM
0.29
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--
Sunset-8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262820201814191915181715171714212219252822
Feels °C (?)252720191614171716171514151513192018242620
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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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