Wharariki Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.51° S 172.67° E

Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wharariki Beach sea temperature is
14.7° C
1.1° 

Wharariki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wharariki Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, W swell with 2,036 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wharariki Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wharariki Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 15th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thu
16
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1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
18
1.2
W
17
1.1
W
16
0.9
W
16
0.8
W
18
1.1
W
16
1.2
W
16
1.1
W
16
1
W
15
0.9
W
15
0.6
W
14
0.5
W
14
3
NNW
8
1.4
NW
9
1.6
W
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
16
2.1
W
15
1.9
W
15
1.7
W
15
1.5
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
628
851
605
396
389
636
732
592
441
343
146
97
964
316
412
716
1892
2012
1610
1363
1065
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
5
ESE
5
S
10
E
10
E
15
E
15
ESE
5
NE
15
N
25
N
35
NNW
15
WNW
30
W
30
W
20
W
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
SW
35
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:15AM2.78m
5:57PM2.78m
6:24AM2.82m
7:04PM2.90m
7:32AM2.92m
8:08PM3.06m
8:35AM3.05m
9:06PM3.24m
9:32AM3.17m
9:59PM3.40m
10:24AM3.27m
10:49PM3.49m
11:14AM3.30m
Low Tide
11:04PM0.71m
11:39AM0.57m
00:13AM0.67m
12:46PM0.51m
1:21AM0.55m
1:50PM0.40m
2:25AM0.38m
2:49PM0.26m
3:23AM0.21m
3:44PM0.12m
4:16AM0.07m
4:35PM0.02m
5:06AM-0.01m
5:23PM-0.01m
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7:50
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7:50
7:48
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7:48
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5:16
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5:20
5:21
5:22
 mm
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11
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6
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Temp °C
11
8
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12
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Feels °C
5
2
7
7
5
7
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10
8
8
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5
7
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10
10
9
10
9
6
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Information about the Wharariki Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wharariki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wharariki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wharariki Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Wharariki Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wharariki Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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