Whakatane Heads surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, NNW swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whakatane Heads in the next 16 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 16 days.
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