Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ over the charts for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a patchy run for Wharariki Beach. There’s a fair bit of swell on the way, but man, the wind is gonna mess with it most days. The first real standout I can see is Monday the 20th – that’s the one to pencil in. The water temp’s sitting at 58°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year, so nothin’ too wild there.

Let’s start with the first few days. Wednesday the 15th is a write-off – we’ve got 8ft of west swell with a 16-second period, which gives it some serious grunt (combined energy of 2993), but the cross-wind at 12 mph is just gonna mess it up. Thursday the 16th is a bit cleaner with a cross-off wind, but it’s blowin’ 25 mph, and that’s just too strong for a good session. The swell’s still around 7ft, which is borderline for all but the most experienced. Friday the 17th drops a bit to 5-5ft, but you’re still lookin’ at a 15-19 mph wind. Saturday the 18th is a total no-go – 8ft swell with a near gale blowin’ 31 mph? That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

Now, Sunday the 19th is a bit of a tease. The swell’s down to 5ft, but the wind has swung around to the east at 15 mph, so it’s a messy cross-shore chop. Not worth it.

Here’s your best bet: Monday the 20th. The morning session is the pick. We’ve got a clean 4ft west swell rolling in with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light easterly at 6 mph, almost glassy. The combined energy is 504, so it’s got a bit of push without being too much. This is a solid, clean wave for an intermediate surfer. The tide might be a factor, but with these conditions, it’s gonna be fun. The afternoon sees a light cross-on breeze, so hit it early.

After that, things drop off again. Tuesday the 21st is tiny – 2ft – and Wednesday the 22nd is even smaller, with a short-period wind swell that’s a mess. Thursday the 23rd gets a bit of a clean-up with 3ft and light winds, but it’s real small. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are a write-off with strong winds or rain.

Now, lookin' a week ahead, Sunday the 26th looks promising. We’ve got 8ft of west swell at a 16-second period, combined energy of 3171 and 4272, with a cross-off breeze. That’s a lot of water movin’, but it’s clean. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, that could be a ripper. Monday the 27th, though, it’s gonna be 10ft – that’s only for the experts, and the wind is gonna be howlin’ at 28 mph, so it’s gonna be a beast. Tuesday the 28th is still windy and messy.

So, in short: the best day on offer is Monday morning the 20th – clean, light winds, and a fun 4ft swell. The long-range standout is Sunday the 26th if you’re an expert lookin’ for a solid, clean 8ft groundswell, but keep an eye on that wind. It’s a long wait, but there’s a couple of decent windows.

Rusty.

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