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Waiwakaiho surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Waiwakaiho surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,542 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Friday (May 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | |
347 | 286 | 309 | 313 | 515 | 463 | 318 | 299 | 170 | 75 | 38 | 858 | 1135 | 1542 | 56 | 50 | 47 | 333 | 238 | 242 | 308 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:58PM2.73m | 8:11AM2.70m | 8:38PM2.81m | 8:51AM2.74m | 9:16PM2.86m | 9:29AM2.77m | 9:53PM2.90m | 10:07AM2.78m | 10:30PM2.90m | 10:45AM2.76m | 11:08PM2.88m | 11:24AM2.71m | 11:47PM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM0.49m | 2:07AM0.60m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:49AM0.55m | 3:03PM0.43m | 3:28AM0.52m | 3:41PM0.41m | 4:06AM0.50m | 4:18PM0.42m | 4:44AM0.51m | 4:56PM0.44m | 5:23AM0.54m | 5:35PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | NNW 10 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 347 | 286 | 309 | 313 | 515 | 463 | 318 | 299 | 170 | 75 | 38 | 32 | 1135 | 29 | 51 | 41 | 39 | 333 | 139 | 186 | 308 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 47 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 12 | 56 | 50 | 47 | 108 | 30 | 242 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | WSW 16 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 48 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | WSW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 49 | 83 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 125 | 282 | 484 | 858 | 214 | 1542 | 1027 | 914 | 535 | — | 238 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 11 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 49 | 52 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 178 | 106 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 35 | 88 |
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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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