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Waiwakaiho surf break

Waiwakaiho surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 09 Mar 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
18.1° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waiwakaiho in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 10th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 10th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.8
NNW
0.6
WSW
0.7
NNW
1.3
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)151514141413131212111212101110101012131417
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1432970101082252935729018014087177104804162568237321263243318836804304
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
20
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
W
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
N
15
ENE
20
NE
10
WNW
30
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		crossoncrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:34AM
2.61
2:50PM
2.47
3:20AM
2.42
3:41PM
2.28
4:23AM
2.26
4:54PM
2.15
5:49AM
2.21
6:27PM
2.14
7:13AM
2.30
7:43PM
2.27
8:14AM
2.49
8:37PM
2.47
8:59AM
2.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
0.62
8:50AM
0.80
9:10PM
0.82
9:41AM
0.99
10:06PM
0.99
10:49AM
1.13
11:22PM
1.08
12:14PM
1.14
12:44AM
1.04
1:29PM
1.01
1:50AM
0.88
2:25PM
0.80
2:41AM
0.67
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20
Sunset7:52--7:52--7:50--7:49--7:46--7:45--7:44--
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191619201917181619201920201818181618181619
Feels °C (?)161417181616171517201820211710111013131315
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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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