Surf Forecasts:
Wharariki Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, W swell with 2,388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wharariki Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s break down the outlook for Wharariki Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. The first few days are a total washout with some serious wind and messy conditions. There’s a big gap of poor surf to start, so don’t expect to get wet right away.
The first decent chance comes on Wednesday the 8th of July, after lunch. The wind drops to a light breeze, giving us clean, cross-off conditions. The swell is small, only 2ft from the west, but it’s clean, and the water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 59°. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.
The real gem, and the best on offer, is Friday the 10th of July in the afternoon. The wind goes completely glassy from the northeast at just 3 mph. The swell is a smooth 4ft from the west, with a nice long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate at 612, but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be a dream. The long period will make it better for the points and reefs, but at Wharariki, with that exposed west-facing setup, it’s still going to be the pick of the period. Keep an eye on the crowds though, as it can get busy when it’s this clean.
The next morning, Saturday the 11th, is also tidy with a light breeze and clean 3ft surf, but it’s not as good as Friday afternoon.
Further out, there’s a promising window on Friday the 17th of July. The morning starts with a light offshore southerly at 6 mph, and a clean 2ft west swell with a solid 16-second period. The combined energy is 520. It’s not massive, but it’s clean and uncrowded when it’s like this. That’s a solid long-range bet, though keep in mind it’s a fair way off.
The rest of the second week is mostly plagued by strong winds and poor surf conditions. The 14th of July has a massive 10ft north swell, but it’s onshore and messy – that’s expert-only territory and looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. The 18th of July has some clean waves in the morning with a 6ft west swell, but the wind is up, and the score isn’t there.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a bust. The clear standout is Friday afternoon the 10th of July with glassy conditions. The Sunday morning of the 17th is another decent, clean option worth keeping an eye on. Between the 12th and the 16th, it’s a real struggle with poor conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 16 | W 15 | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2960 | 2388 | 1626 | 801 | 517 | 198 | 198 | 158 | 281 | 1092 | 711 | 628 | 851 | 612 | 391 | 272 | 600 | 612 | 592 | 447 | 343 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:05PM2.80m | 2:23AM2.92m | 2:53PM2.75m | 3:13AM2.86m | 3:47PM2.72m | 4:10AM2.80m | 4:50PM2.73m | 5:15AM2.78m | 5:57PM2.78m | 6:24AM2.82m | 7:04PM2.90m | 7:32AM2.92m | 8:08PM3.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.57m | 8:44AM0.50m | 9:02PM0.64m | 9:36AM0.55m | 9:59PM0.70m | 10:34AM0.58m | 11:04PM0.71m | 11:39AM0.57m | 00:13AM0.67m | 12:46PM0.51m | 1:21AM0.55m | 1:50PM0.40m | 2:25AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | 17 | 27 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | -2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | ESE 8 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | ESE 8 | W 15 | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 |
| kJ | 2960 | 2388 | 1626 | 801 | 517 | 348 | 198 | 158 | 271 | 341 | 711 | 628 | 851 | 612 | 391 | 272 | 600 | 612 | 592 | 447 | 343 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 14 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | W 16 | W 20 | WSW 14 | WNW 18 | E 6 | W 21 | W 18 | E 4 | E 12 | E 4 | — | NE 11 |
| kJ | 32 | 19 | 80 | 94 | 40 | 198 | 30 | 45 | 52 | 1092 | 271 | 331 | 30 | 30 | 81 | 226 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 20 | W 18 | W 17 | W 22 | NW 20 | E 8 | — | — | W 21 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | 54 | 30 | 104 | 281 | 82 | 15 | 5 | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | — | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | NE 12 | — |
| kJ | 1375 | 2673 | 856 | 180 | 381 | 729 | 66 | 110 | 112 | 654 | 388 | 234 | 46 | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 171 | 95 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 111 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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