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Waikawau Bay Surf Forecast
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Waikawau Bay surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 10 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikawau Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waikawau Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikawau Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 16 | 25 | 69 | 139 | 459 | 549 | 378 | 336 | 412 | 476 | 138 | 200 | 202 | 128 | 185 | 743 | 643 | 1432 | 2346 | 3648 | 6150 | 8621 | 3705 | 1198 | 3048 | 1591 | 284 | 79 | 38 | 28 | 49 | 28 | 27 | 40 | 43 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:42AM 1.83 | 6:08PM 1.78 | 6:24AM 1.86 | 6:50PM 1.83 | 7:04AM 1.88 | 7:30PM 1.88 | 7:43AM 1.89 | 8:09PM 1.91 | 8:21AM 1.88 | 8:47PM 1.92 | 8:59AM 1.86 | 9:25PM 1.91 | 9:37AM 1.82 | 10:04PM 1.87 | 10:16AM 1.77 | 10:45PM 1.83 | 10:57AM 1.72 | 11:28PM 1.79 | 11:41AM 1.68 | 12:15AM 1.77 | 12:32PM 1.65 | 1:07AM 1.77 | 1:28PM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:32PM 0.43 | 12:02PM 0.36 | 12:18AM 0.40 | 12:43PM 0.32 | 1:01AM 0.37 | 1:22PM 0.28 | 1:42AM 0.35 | 2:00PM 0.26 | 2:22AM 0.35 | 2:38PM 0.26 | 3:02AM 0.36 | 3:17PM 0.28 | 3:42AM 0.39 | 3:55PM 0.32 | 4:22AM 0.44 | 4:35PM 0.36 | 5:04AM 0.49 | 5:17PM 0.41 | 5:49AM 0.53 | 6:01PM 0.44 | 6:38AM 0.54 | 6:51PM 0.45 | 7:32AM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 16 | 31 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Thu morning, moderate winds from the N by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waikawau Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waikawau Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikawau Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikawau Bay 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 (Waikawau Bay) 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 Waikawau Bay 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.
Waikawau Bay is 70 km (43 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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