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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 am Saturday 06 Sep 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 Saturday (Sep 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 261 | 473 | 186 | 280 | 287 | 126 | 91 | 58 | 34 | 24 | 29 | 92 | 168 | 131 | 273 | 607 | 730 | 1030 | 653 | 656 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:40PM 1.77 | 5:45AM 1.72 | 6:24PM 1.85 | 6:35AM 1.76 | 7:06PM 1.91 | 7:23AM 1.81 | 7:49PM 1.93 | 8:12AM 1.86 | 8:37PM 1.91 | 9:00AM 1.89 | 9:28PM 1.88 | 9:51AM 1.89 | 10:21PM 1.86 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:23AM 0.41 | 11:57PM 0.45 | 12:11PM 0.33 | 12:48AM 0.35 | 12:58PM 0.26 | 1:36AM 0.25 | 1:47PM 0.22 | 2:23AM 0.16 | 2:38PM 0.19 | 3:09AM 0.11 | 3:29PM 0.18 | 3:57AM 0.10 | 4:19PM 0.20 | ||||||||
Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bay of Plenty
Cross-shore wind at Whakatane Heads have swung cross-off (fresh winds from the SW at WhakataneAeroAws 7 km from Whakatane Heads). A 2.5m swell from the NNW- Cross-shore wind at Mount Maunganui has become offshore (light winds from the SW at Tauranga Airport 4 km from Mount Maunganui). A 1.4m swell from the N
Actual: 48 min ago
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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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