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Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf Forecast
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Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf Forecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Waikato-Sunset beach this week:
The surf forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Waikato-Sunset beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Waikato-Sunset beach over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 679 | 1431 | 1626 | 2795 | 3015 | 4505 | 4531 | 3483 | 2483 | 1799 | 1110 | 864 | 646 | 570 | 669 | 722 | 711 | 569 | 517 | 572 | 390 | 407 | 974 | 811 | 743 | 632 | 552 | 437 | 471 | 418 | 412 | 336 | 234 | 221 | 175 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:43PM 3.58 | 10:58AM 3.47 | 11:16PM 3.55 | 11:32AM 3.39 | 11:52PM 3.47 | 12:11PM 3.28 | 12:34AM 3.35 | 12:58PM 3.13 | 1:26AM 3.21 | 2:01PM 3.00 | 2:32AM 3.10 | 3:17PM 2.94 | 3:48AM 3.08 | 4:28PM 2.97 | 4:59AM 3.17 | 5:36PM 3.08 | 6:02AM 3.33 | 6:40PM 3.25 | 7:00AM 3.50 | 7:38PM 3.46 | 7:54AM 3.65 | 8:29PM 3.64 | 8:44AM 3.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:38PM 0.52 | 4:54AM 0.67 | 5:12PM 0.61 | 5:30AM 0.78 | 5:49PM 0.73 | 6:10AM 0.92 | 6:30PM 0.89 | 6:57AM 1.07 | 7:17PM 1.04 | 7:54AM 1.18 | 8:16PM 1.16 | 9:00AM 1.23 | 9:27PM 1.20 | 10:12AM 1.17 | 10:40PM 1.13 | 11:22AM 1.00 | 11:50PM 0.95 | 12:27PM 0.76 | 12:52AM 0.73 | 1:24PM 0.52 | 1:48AM 0.51 | 2:15PM 0.33 | 2:38AM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 12 | 13 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Port Waikato-Sunset beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Port Waikato-Sunset beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Waikato-Sunset beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Waikato-Sunset beach 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 (Port Waikato-Sunset beach) 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 Port Waikato-Sunset beach 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.
Port Waikato-Sunset beach is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Pukekohe East. If you plan a holiday in Raglan and West Waikato, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pukekohe East. Pukekohe East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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