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Waiwakaiho surf break

Waiwakaiho surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
19.1° C
 (Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
SW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)13141313121212141413131215131413111091212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41456944026512994551801941511571301721783124081831638985133
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
E
5
NE
20
E
25
E
35
ENE
30
NNE
5
W
15
W
0
WSW
10
NE
10
NW
5
SW
5
SE
20
WSW
15
SSE
10
E
10
W
15
E
10
ESE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
on		glasscrossoncrossoffcrossoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
2.95
12:03PM
2.81
12:24AM
2.81
12:39PM
2.64
1:03AM
2.64
1:20PM
2.46
1:49AM
2.47
2:11PM
2.30
2:48AM
2.33
3:19PM
2.18
4:04AM
2.28
4:43PM
2.17
5:22AM
2.35
5:58PM
2.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:02AM
0.45
6:16PM
0.46
6:39AM
0.61
6:53PM
0.63
7:20AM
0.79
7:37PM
0.81
8:11AM
0.95
8:32PM
0.95
9:16AM
1.05
9:42PM
1.03
10:32AM
1.05
10:57PM
1.00
11:43AM
0.93
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48-
Sunset--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:04--6:02--6:00--6:00
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----1491-------------
Temp. °C171920181617181918161818171819172020181920
Feels °C (?)161620161111141816161818181716152019171818
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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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