Waiwakaiho Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.04° S 174.11° E

Waiwakaiho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Waiwakaiho

Issued: 5 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waiwakaiho sea temperature is
16.7° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Waiwakaiho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waiwakaiho surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 3,847 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiwakaiho this week:

The surf forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waiwakaiho in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 9th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
17
4
WSW
9
3
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6056
2997
2045
2368
1872
2334
1801
1099
788
522
1107
585
817
736
1800
1239
811
561
427
322
376
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
35
SW
5
SE
0
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
W
5
SSE
5
SE
5
NW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
5
ESE
5
E
10
N
15
N
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross
off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:14PM2.44m
3:37AM2.61m
4:14PM2.48m
4:36AM2.64m
5:17PM2.57m
5:37AM2.71m
6:17PM2.71m
6:37AM2.81m
7:15PM2.88m
7:35AM2.93m
8:10PM3.05m
8:31AM3.04m
9:02PM3.19m
9:25AM3.12m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.75m
10:05AM0.64m
10:26PM0.74m
11:03AM0.56m
11:27PM0.67m
12:01PM0.45m
00:28AM0.55m
12:58PM0.32m
1:26AM0.41m
1:53PM0.20m
2:23AM0.26m
2:46PM0.09m
3:18AM0.14m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
12
14
10
12
13
11
12
12
12
15
14
11
13
13
12
12
13
14
14
Feels °C
9
8
11
13
6
11
11
9
11
11
9
10
9
8
10
11
11
10
12
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1
W
7
0.9
WSW
16
Energy kJ
2045
1465
1872
2334
1801
1099
788
506
1107
585
817
736
1800
1239
811
561
427
86
376
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
17
0.2
W
20
0.6
WSW
18
0.9
W
20
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
6
1
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
Energy kJ
1872
2368
792
180
522
30
246
611
96
48
33
29
321
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
6
0.2
W
22
0.4
WSW
20
0.6
W
19
0.7
WSW
18
Energy kJ
47
37
132
270
322
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
17
4
WSW
9
1
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
7
0.4
NNW
3
1.5
W
7
Energy kJ
6056
2997
82
120
3
192
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
250
235
0
0
0
0
17
0
0
0
11
3
215
0
0
0
0
0
33
108
96
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
6
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
9
6
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
7
8
4
4
5
5
9
7
5
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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 16 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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