Mangawhai Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are pretty flat. We’re looking at a real quiet start with tiny, weak waves and not much to get excited about until Monday the 7th.

The first real pulse of energy arrives Monday morning, the 7th of September. Mangawhai Heads (beach and reef) will see a bump in size to 6 ft from the NNW. The problem is that this swell is pretty short-period, only 7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit mushy and disorganized. The combined energy reading is 276, which is moderate, but the wind is a cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph, which will keep the surface reasonably clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the most size we’ve seen. For the beginners out there, this will be pushing it a bit, but it’s still manageable if you’re cautious.

Monday afternoon drops off a little to 4 ft from the N, but the wind swings to a light offshore from the W at 6 mph. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so again, don’t expect any real power. The energy drops to 119. It’s surfable, but only just.

Tuesday the 8th offers a sliver of hope in the morning. The swell drops to 3 ft from the N, but the period is still 8 seconds. The energy is weak at 88. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW at 6 mph. It’s small, clean, and could be fun on a log if you are desperate for a paddle.

After Tuesday, the outlook goes pretty grim again. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the 16-day window, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. The swell heights barely crack 1 ft, and the periods are mostly long-period groundswells (12-14 seconds) but with no height to back them up. The combined energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low double digits, which is very weak. Even though we get some glassy conditions and offshore winds, you can’t ride what isn’t there.

For a brief moment on Wednesday afternoon the 16th, there’s a tiny 2 ft from the NNW with a 5-second period and a moderate offshore wind, but it’s still just a dribble.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The best call is Monday morning, the 7th, for the most size if you’re willing to work for it in a messy, short-period swell. The water temp is sitting around 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, but for now, the wax might stay in the bag.

Rusty.

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