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Waiwakaiho Surf Forecast
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Waiwakaiho surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 11 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiwakaiho this week:
The surf forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiwakaiho in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 12 days.
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 797 | 568 | 1436 | 1232 | 1721 | 4897 | 4969 | 4574 | 9171 | 5484 | 4147 | 2396 | 944 | 1253 | 1307 | 2974 | 2327 | 1319 | 662 | 404 | 562 | 429 | 701 | 1133 | 3579 | 2556 | 1955 | 1315 | 1457 | 3562 | 4156 | 3137 | 2248 | 1804 | 1310 | 1068 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:59AM 2.79 | 10:23PM 2.99 | 10:39AM 2.86 | 11:01PM 3.06 | 11:18AM 2.89 | 11:40PM 3.10 | 11:59AM 2.90 | 12:20AM 3.10 | 12:41PM 2.88 | 1:01AM 3.06 | 1:27PM 2.83 | 1:47AM 2.97 | 2:17PM 2.76 | 2:38AM 2.86 | 3:13PM 2.68 | 3:37AM 2.74 | 4:19PM 2.64 | 4:45AM 2.65 | 5:30PM 2.64 | 5:58AM 2.63 | 6:42PM 2.72 | 7:09AM 2.68 | 7:46PM 2.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:07PM 0.35 | 4:35AM 0.38 | 4:47PM 0.28 | 5:16AM 0.30 | 5:28PM 0.24 | 5:57AM 0.25 | 6:09PM 0.24 | 6:39AM 0.24 | 6:52PM 0.29 | 7:24AM 0.27 | 7:39PM 0.37 | 8:13AM 0.33 | 8:31PM 0.48 | 9:06AM 0.41 | 9:31PM 0.59 | 10:06AM 0.49 | 10:37PM 0.66 | 11:12AM 0.54 | 11:49PM 0.66 | 12:20PM 0.52 | 12:58AM 0.60 | 1:25PM 0.45 | 2:02AM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 15 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 15 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waiwakaiho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waiwakaiho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waiwakaiho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waiwakaiho 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 (Waiwakaiho) 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 Waiwakaiho 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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