Wainui Beach - Whales surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 805 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SSE 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Beach - Whales in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Beach - Whales over the next 16 days.
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