Wainui Beach - Whales surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Beach - Whales this week:
The surf forecast for Wainui Beach - Whales over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Beach - Whales in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Beach - Whales over the next 16 days.
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