Whakatane Heads Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.94° S 177.00° E

Whakatane Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whakatane Heads sea temperature is
16.3°C
0.3° 

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


Whakatane Heads surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whakatane Heads this week:

The surf forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whakatane Heads in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 6th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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54
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86
131
208
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNE
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N
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NNW
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NW
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NNE
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NNW
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ENE
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:29AM1.93m
11:47PM1.89m
12:27PM1.89m
00:40AM1.83m
1:25PM1.86m
1:38AM1.76m
2:23PM1.83m
2:43AM1.70m
3:21PM1.79m
3:48AM1.67m
4:19PM1.76m
4:50AM1.67m
5:15PM1.74m
Low Tide
5:53PM0.37m
6:14AM0.25m
6:50PM0.41m
7:08AM0.29m
7:51PM0.43m
8:04AM0.35m
8:52PM0.42m
9:05AM0.41m
9:51PM0.40m
10:09AM0.44m
10:48PM0.37m
11:10AM0.45m
11:44PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Whakatane Heads Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whakatane Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whakatane Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whakatane Heads 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 (Whakatane Heads) 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 Whakatane Heads 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Whakatane Heads, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Whakatane which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 70 km (43 miles) away and Tauranga, 79 km (49 miles) away.

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