Wharariki Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run ahead, but you’ve got to be patient. There’s a bit of a dry spell right out of the gate, but once the conditions line up, Wharariki Beach (New Zealand) is where the focus is. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little extra comfort.

Right now, there’s nothing worth paddling for. The first real opportunity hits Wednesday morning, 8th July. It’s small – only 2ft from the west, but with a 14-second period and glassy wind out of the east, that’s about as clean as it gets. It’s not going to blow your mind, but for a quiet session, it’s a beautiful option. The energy is low at 217, so don’t expect much push.

Thursday morning, 9th July, sees a bump in size to 5ft from the west, 16-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, long and clean, but the cross-off wind (SE at 12 mph) keeps it tidy. Energy jumps right up to 1308, so there’s some real grunt behind it. Still, it’s a bit raw, and the tidal conditions are questionable, so it’s not a perfect call.

The real standout, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Saturday morning, 18th July. We’ve got 8ft from the west, 14-second period, and glassy conditions – absolutely dead calm. That’s a big, clean swell for experienced surfers only. Anyone under that level should stay well clear because it’s going to be powerful. The combined energy reading is 2660, so there’s serious weight in the water. This is the pick of the bunch, no doubt.

Sunday, 19th July, is also worth a mention. Morning sees 5ft from the west, 13-second period, with light offshore wind from the south at 6 mph. Clean, lined up, and good for the more experienced crew. The energy is 1553, so plenty of push. Afternoon holds similar size but a slightly longer period (17 seconds) and light cross-off wind. Both sessions are solid.

After that, it gets messy again. Strong winds and lumpy chop take over from Monday, 20th July, and the quality drops off. There’s a gap of several days with no good options after that Sunday, so make the most of the 18th and 19th.

The bottom line: Big, clean swell on Saturday 18th July is the day. Mark it. Everything before that is small and clean or a bit rough. The second week has some promising but less certain signals, with heavy swell and clean winds on the 16th and 17th, but those waves are too big for this break – 10ft is only for the brave and skilled. Keep an eye on the 18th and 19th.

Rusty.

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