Waiwakaiho surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with 5,683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 (Jul 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiwakaiho in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiwakaiho over the next 16 days.
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