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Waiwakaiho Surf Forecast
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Waiwakaiho surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 03 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
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
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 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, near gales from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | |
638 | 586 | 427 | 351 | 307 | 241 | 202 | 250 | 175 | 116 | 85 | 154 | 418 | 212 | 253 | 278 | 471 | 2351 | 1914 | 1131 | 1857 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:28AM2.91m | 10:49PM2.98m | 11:03AM2.84m | 11:25PM2.91m | 11:40AM2.74m | 00:02AM2.80m | 12:18PM2.61m | 00:43AM2.68m | 1:01PM2.48m | 1:29AM2.56m | 1:50PM2.37m | 2:21AM2.47m | 2:49PM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM0.31m | 5:03AM0.42m | 5:15PM0.39m | 5:39AM0.52m | 5:52PM0.50m | 6:18AM0.63m | 6:31PM0.62m | 7:01AM0.75m | 7:15PM0.74m | 7:50AM0.85m | 8:07PM0.84m | 8:47AM0.90m | 9:06PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 10 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | N 5 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | NW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 638 | 586 | 427 | 351 | 307 | 241 | 202 | 250 | 175 | 25 | 85 | 154 | 152 | 212 | 253 | 163 | 133 | 123 | 1914 | 1131 | 1857 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | — | — | WSW 14 | W 9 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 116 | 28 | — | — | 186 | 6 | 64 | 18 | 67 | 109 | 664 | 605 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 9 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 73 | 174 | 174 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNE 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 144 | 418 | 42 | 223 | 278 | 471 | 2351 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 141 | 108 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 264 | 249 | 279 | 240 | 108 |
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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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