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Waiwakaiho surf break

Waiwakaiho surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Waiwakaiho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waiwakaiho sea temperature is
20.1° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Jan 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waiwakaiho in the next 12 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 16th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.6
NW
2
NNW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.8
W
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
SW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)10910771414813121211111111121111111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2401361112214173253473976433142151661018461666361846076
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
2.33
8:21AM
2.46
8:39PM
2.42
9:11AM
2.59
9:28PM
2.55
9:55AM
2.74
10:10PM
2.67
10:35AM
2.87
10:49PM
2.78
11:11AM
2.99
11:26PM
2.87
11:47AM
3.08
12:02AM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:35PM
0.99
1:58AM
0.84
2:32PM
0.90
2:51AM
0.74
3:22PM
0.77
3:37AM
0.61
4:05PM
0.63
4:18AM
0.47
4:45PM
0.50
4:57AM
0.35
5:23PM
0.38
5:33AM
0.26
5:59PM
0.28
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:11--6:13--6:13--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-8:51--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49--8:47-
cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-11886541-------------
Temp. °C202120201919191918212217202115181815192116
Feels °C (?)1920201816181718171920111616813129161812
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Taranaki? If you are looking for accommodation near Waiwakaiho, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 4 km (2 miles) away.

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