Waveguide Termination
Need more information. What is termination type, what software?
When using two identical ports if waveguide length is multiple of 180deg, then you may obtain good S11/S21 even in unmatched configuration, because impedance repeats each 180 deg. I often perform two simulations for microstrip/waveguide structures: first - original design, second - original design with additional 90deg line/extended waveguide length. If something is unmatched this 90 degree reveal it by doing transform.
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The issue is not the waveguide. The standard waveguide simulation gives optimum S11 and S12/S21 performance. The problem starts when the waveguide is used as a single ended i.e, waveguide antenna. The S11 degrades in this configuration.
Sounds fair, you'll need an impedance matching transition, e.g. a horn to make a suitable antenna. The issue is your expectation of matching the waveguide to free space without a transition.