Whakatane Heads surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NE swell with 441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with NE 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whakatane Heads in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 16 days.
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