Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I'm looking at a stretch that's got a bit of a split personality. We've got some real clean windows, but also plenty of days the wind is going to mess with us. The standout is definitely shaping up for the 19th, but there's a few other mornings worth a look if you're keen.

Alright, Wharariki Beach is the only spot on the card. It's an exposed, consistent break that's exposed to the northwest. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year.

The first decent chance hits on Sunday the 16th. It's not a classic, with a 6 ft swell from the west and a strong onshore breeze, but it's surfable. The energy is massive though, sitting at 1809 (strong to very strong). Monday the 17th morning is a step up. Swell drops to 5 ft from the west, period is a long 15 seconds, and with a light cross-off breeze it'll be clean. The energy is 881 (moderate), and we're calling it very good surf conditions. That afternoon turns to junk with a cross-on wind, so get in early.

Tuesday the 18th morning is a small one, 2 ft from the west, but with a glassy, near-calm wind. That’s pretty clean but tiny, with 270 energy (moderate). The afternoon picks up to 4 ft but the wind gets up.

Now, Wednesday the 19th morning – this is the highlight. We've got a 5 ft west swell, a very long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy. That's a recipe for some of the best waves of the week. The energy is 1014 (strong), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. Get on it. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-on wind.

Thursday the 20th is small and average with a cross-shore wind. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are write-offs with strong cross-shore winds and messy conditions. Sunday the 23rd is messy and strong, and those 8 ft cross-on waves will be a battle.

There's a lull of a few days with nothing worth recommending. The next real chance isn't until the following Wednesday the 26th morning where we see a clean 7 ft west swell at 15 seconds, though the wind is a fresh cross-off. Energy is 1746 (strong). It's a marginal call. Then Friday the 28th has a clean 3 ft in the morning with a 14-second period and moderate wind – small but workable. Energy is 564 (moderate).

The last standout window is Sunday the 30th morning. A clean 4 ft west swell, 15-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. Energy is 641 (moderate), and the forecast says very good surf conditions. That's a solid way to close out the period.

Overall, the 19th is the clear winner, and the 30th is a solid backup if you can wait.

Rusty.

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