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Whakatane Heads Surf Forecast
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Whakatane Heads surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whakatane Heads this week:
The surf forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whakatane Heads in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 201 | 86 | 59 | 61 | 55 | 40 | 28 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 48 | 204 | 310 | 429 | 1374 | 1565 | 1344 | 516 | 615 | 400 | 235 | 206 | 255 | 235 | 246 | 212 | 200 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | off | off | glass | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:50PM 2.02 | 10:11AM 1.94 | 10:45PM 1.96 | 11:01AM 1.88 | 11:41PM 1.89 | 11:52AM 1.79 | 12:36AM 1.83 | 12:49PM 1.70 | 1:31AM 1.76 | 1:51PM 1.63 | 2:26AM 1.71 | 2:51PM 1.60 | 3:21AM 1.67 | 3:48PM 1.60 | 4:13AM 1.65 | 4:41PM 1.62 | 5:00AM 1.64 | 5:31PM 1.65 | 5:43AM 1.65 | 6:18PM 1.68 | 6:23AM 1.65 | 7:01PM 1.71 | 7:03AM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:15AM 0.35 | 4:35PM 0.24 | 5:08AM 0.42 | 5:26PM 0.31 | 6:05AM 0.48 | 6:18PM 0.40 | 7:04AM 0.51 | 7:14PM 0.48 | 8:03AM 0.50 | 8:14PM 0.53 | 8:57AM 0.49 | 9:15PM 0.54 | 9:50AM 0.48 | 10:12PM 0.53 | 10:42AM 0.45 | 11:02PM 0.50 | 11:33AM 0.43 | 11:49PM 0.49 | 12:18PM 0.39 | 12:33AM 0.48 | 12:58PM 0.36 | 1:15AM 0.48 | 1:35PM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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