Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Wairaiki-Beach has in store. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s one proper standout session if you’re patient.

The first few days are looking pretty average. Saturday the 8th is a write-off with onshore winds and weak, short-period swell—best to stay home.

Sunday the 9th is a big no-go for your typical surfer. We’ve got a massive 12ft NW swell churning in, but the cross-wind is howling at 19 mph and the combined energy is absolutely raging at (2247). That’s serious power, but it’s too big and chopped up for a fun paddle. This setup looks way more interesting for the kite surfers than for us.

Things start to settle down from Monday the 10th. We get a clean, cross-off breeze and a solid 5ft W groundswell with a 15-second period on Monday afternoon. The energy is moderate (1144), and while it’s not a world-beater, it’s the first real chance for a few clean lines. The wind tidies up more on Tuesday afternoon with a glassy, long-period 2ft W swell (369)—fun little waves for the logs if you’re keen.

Now, for the standout—you’re gonna want to mark Sunday the 16th on your calendar. That morning, we’ve got a cracking 8ft W groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is pumping at (3261), so this is serious, powerful stuff. But here’s the kicker—the wind is light and cross-off, just a gentle breeze, keeping the surface clean. This is expert territory with that size, especially at a beach break where a long-period W swell can jack up fast and shut down. The crowd factor is never an issue here, so you’ll have plenty of room to find your peak. This is the best session on offer.

After that big day, the swell drops back but remains rideable through the following week. Tuesday the 18th serves up some glassy 3ft W swell in the morning and afternoon (333)—perfect for a longboard if you want a cruisy session with zero wind. Thursday the 20th afternoon is also tidy, with a clean 3ft W swell (596) and barely a breath of wind.

Further out, into the second week, the surf stays consistent but smaller. Saturday the 22nd has a clean 2ft W swell in the morning (214), but the afternoon gets spoilt by a cross-onshore breeze. Sunday the 23rd finishes the run with a glassy 3ft W swell (432) in the morning—a nice, clean little session to wrap things up.

Don’t expect much from the middle of the window, but that Sunday the 16th is the real gem. Get out there if you can handle the size.

Rusty.

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