Whakatane Heads Surf Break

Whakatane Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.94° S 177.00° E

Issued: 11 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whakatane Heads sea temperature is
16.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NE swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period with NNW 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 (Jun 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.8
NNW
5
1.6
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.6
N
5
0.9
NW
5
0.5
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
3
6
4
3
7
4
8
26
156
55
19
42
24
26
145
116
113
164
128
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
W
10
W
15
WNW
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
NW
5
SSW
10
S
0
NNE
15
S
15
S
15
SE
15
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:51PM1.88m
5:12AM1.90m
5:56PM1.97m
6:13AM1.96m
6:54PM2.06m
7:11AM2.01m
7:49PM2.13m
8:05AM2.03m
8:41PM2.15m
8:57AM2.01m
9:34PM2.13m
9:49AM1.97m
10:27PM2.07m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.39m
11:16PM0.50m
11:47AM0.36m
00:17AM0.46m
12:44PM0.30m
1:16AM0.42m
1:38PM0.25m
2:12AM0.40m
2:30PM0.21m
3:07AM0.39m
3:22PM0.21m
4:01AM0.38m
4:14PM0.24m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
Temp °C
12
13
11
12
15
14
15
16
13
13
14
13
13
14
10
13
14
10
14
15
11
Feels °C
10
11
9
11
14
13
12
12
11
13
13
11
11
11
8
11
13
7
10
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.9
NNW
6
0.6
N
5
0.2
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
NE
9
Energy kJ
1
3
3
6
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
55
19
3
24
26
145
116
113
164
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
11
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
9
11
15
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
9
0.2
N
11
0.3
NNE
11
Energy kJ
4
2
3
9
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.8
NNW
5
1.6
NNW
6
0.6
W
3
0.9
NW
5
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
1
3
7
3
8
26
156
8
42
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
118
121
119
118
118
118
119
118
118
61
0
0
118
47
54
0
0
0
0
47
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
9
1
5
4
4
4
3
5
9
6
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
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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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