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Waiwakaiho surf break

Waiwakaiho surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 20 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
18.3° C
 (Which is 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 23rd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 27th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)111111111312131413141314131413131212161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)157250278211290314437243545450362494357595421286147147387425623
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
W
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
WSW
5
SE
10
E
10
WNW
10
E
10
N
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
N
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
on		offglasscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:13PM
3.22
11:28AM
3.35
11:50PM
3.29
12:06PM
3.35
12:29AM
3.28
12:46PM
3.26
1:11AM
3.19
1:30PM
3.09
1:57AM
3.03
2:18PM
2.87
2:50AM
2.83
3:17PM
2.62
3:56AM
2.63
4:33PM
2.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:20AM
-0.01
5:43PM
-0.12
6:00AM
-0.04
6:22PM
-0.11
6:42AM
0.02
7:04PM
-0.00
7:27AM
0.16
7:49PM
0.18
8:17AM
0.35
8:41PM
0.40
9:16AM
0.57
9:43PM
0.62
10:28AM
0.75
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31-
Sunset--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:27
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172022151920171818162020181818181820181516
Feels °C (?)141920111717141615142019181817181619151010
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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.

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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