Whale Watch Reef surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 645 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whale Watch Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Whale Watch Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whale Watch Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Watch Reef over the next 16 days.
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