Wainui Beach - Whales surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, ESE swell with 1,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Beach - Whales in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Beach - Whales over the next 16 days.
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