Surf Forecasts:
Wharariki Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, W swell with 6,102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wharariki Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off with a bit of a rough patch, to be honest. The first couple of days are a write-off. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are bringing in some serious wind and messy conditions, so don’t even bother. The real story starts to unfold on Sunday the 26th.
The standout session is shaping up to be Saturday afternoon, July 25th. I know there’s a bit of weather around, but we’ve got a solid 13ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s going to have some serious grunt. The wind is cross-off, which is a massive plus, keeping things clean. The combined energy is a massive 6212, which is a lot of power. This is big, powerful surf, and it’s going to be a proper challenge. It’s well over 8ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the sand.
If that’s too heavy, keep an eye on Sunday afternoon, July 26th. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still from the west, with a 14-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, and the conditions are looking clean. Combined energy is 1082, which is still a decent amount of push. This is a much better window for the intermediate surfer.
Looking further ahead, there’s another promising window. Thursday afternoon, August 6th, we’ve got a nice 6ft west swell, with a 14-second period. The wind is light and offshore, which is about as good as it gets for clean waves. The energy is 1336, a solid moderate level. This is another excellent option for experienced surfers.
Then, Saturday morning, August 8th, is one to pencil in. A 5ft west swell, 16-second period, with a light offshore wind. The energy is 1291. The conditions are clean, and the swell is a bit more manageable. This is a really good, clean option for the second week.
The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year, with only a slight anomaly.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 17 | W 17 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 14 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 957 | 661 | 464 | 1858 | 6102 | 3343 | 1643 | 1057 | 771 | 623 | 488 | 327 | 191 | 149 | 144 | 161 | 401 | 202 | 1262 | 754 | 530 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:06PM2.47m | 6:32AM2.42m | 7:10PM2.52m | 7:34AM2.48m | 8:05PM2.63m | 8:26AM2.59m | 8:53PM2.77m | 9:12AM2.72m | 9:35PM2.91m | 9:52AM2.85m | 10:13PM3.04m | 10:29AM2.95m | 10:48PM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.93m | 00:22AM1.02m | 12:49PM0.93m | 1:25AM0.96m | 1:47PM0.85m | 2:19AM0.85m | 2:37PM0.73m | 3:06AM0.70m | 3:20PM0.59m | 3:47AM0.56m | 4:00PM0.45m | 4:25AM0.43m | 4:37PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | NW 8 | W 17 | N 8 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 79 | 458 | 1858 | 44 | 3343 | 1643 | 1057 | 771 | 623 | 488 | 327 | 191 | 149 | 144 | 141 | 401 | 173 | 87 | 356 | 277 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 19 | W 17 | NNW 8 | N 8 | ESE 5 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | E 4 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 18 | W 15 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | W 14 | W 14 |
| kJ | — | 28 | 464 | 245 | 66 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 70 | 17 | 7 | — | 243 | 530 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 69 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | W 15 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 957 | 661 | — | — | 6102 | — | 16 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 161 | 4 | 202 | 1262 | 754 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 192 | 97 | 4 | 98 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 111 | 95 | 95 | 97 | 86 | 95 |
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