Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for Wharariki Beach.

The next 16 days start with a bit of a mixed bag. There’s plenty of swell on the way, especially in the first week, but the wind isn’t always playing nice. We’ve got a big gap in the middle where things go quiet, so pay attention to the timing.

Saturday 25th July kicks off with a solid 6ft W swell, period at 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy (2000). The morning is looking clean with a cross-off breeze, so the sets will be long and lined up, but that combo is best on the points or reefs. It’s packing a fair bit of punch, so maybe not for the groms. The afternoon gets messy though – strong winds and a 13ft swell that’s just blown out. No good there.

Sunday 26th July is the real standout of this run. The afternoon has a 5ft W swell with a 14-second period and a light cross-off breeze. It’s clean, shapely, and for experienced surfers (1079 energy). The morning is OK but with a cross-shore chop, so save your energy for later.

Monday 27th is smaller, dropping from 5ft to 4ft, and while it’s clean in the morning, the energy is fading (715 down to 502). Tuesday the 28th turns glassy in the morning with 3ft and an 11-second period, but it’s weak (199 energy) and very ordinary. After that, from Wednesday 29th through to Thursday 6th August, we’ve got a long dry spell. The swell drops right off, often below 3ft, with poor conditions and weak energy. That’s a solid 8-day gap where you wouldn’t bother paddling out unless you just want to sit in the ocean.

Saturday 1st August shows a flicker of life in the afternoon: 5ft W swell, 12 seconds, light cross-off, clean (674 energy). Expect very good surf, but it’s a brief window. Then Sunday 2nd August afternoon is a highlight: a 7ft W swell, 18-second period, light cross-off, and a big 2513 energy reading. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but remember, that long period at a beach break can be a bit straight and tricky – it’ll be all about finding the right sandbank.

Monday 3rd August morning is the best of the lot. 8ft W swell, 18 seconds, light cross-off, and huge energy (3478). This is a top-shelf call for the experienced crew. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so get out early.

After that, the energy drops back through to 9th August, with only small, weak, or rainy conditions. Nothing worth chasing.

Water temp at Wharariki is 58°F, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.

Wharariki Beach is your only break on the cards, and it’s consistent and exposed. The standout moments are Sunday 26th July afternoon and Monday 3rd August morning. The latter is the big one, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the wind closer to the day.

Rusty.

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