Whale Watch Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whale Watch Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Watch Reef over the next 16 days.
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