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Whananaki Beach Surf Forecast
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Whananaki Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 16 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whananaki Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Whananaki Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whananaki Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 127 | 96 | 71 | 68 | 47 | 45 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 52 | 33 | 23 | 46 | 111 | 95 | 65 | 64 | 45 | 48 | 45 | 46 | 259 | 392 | 1010 | 2508 | 2777 | 3332 | 3333 | 3380 | 1697 | 1509 | 1572 | 2682 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:33AM 1.79 | 10:06PM 1.91 | 10:13AM 1.76 | 10:48PM 1.88 | 10:56AM 1.72 | 11:32PM 1.86 | 11:43AM 1.69 | 12:19AM 1.85 | 12:36PM 1.67 | 1:10AM 1.86 | 1:34PM 1.68 | 2:04AM 1.88 | 2:36PM 1.73 | 3:01AM 1.92 | 3:38PM 1.81 | 3:58AM 1.98 | 4:38PM 1.92 | 4:54AM 2.03 | 5:35PM 2.03 | 5:50AM 2.08 | 6:31PM 2.14 | 6:45AM 2.11 | 7:24PM 2.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:48PM 0.30 | 4:20AM 0.47 | 4:29PM 0.33 | 5:03AM 0.50 | 5:12PM 0.36 | 5:50AM 0.51 | 5:58PM 0.39 | 6:40AM 0.50 | 6:49PM 0.41 | 7:34AM 0.46 | 7:44PM 0.42 | 8:30AM 0.39 | 8:44PM 0.41 | 9:27AM 0.30 | 9:45PM 0.38 | 10:23AM 0.20 | 10:46PM 0.32 | 11:18AM 0.10 | 11:45PM 0.26 | 12:12PM 0.02 | 12:42AM 0.20 | 1:05PM -0.03 | 1:38AM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Whananaki Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whananaki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whananaki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whananaki Beach 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 (Whananaki Beach) 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 Whananaki Beach 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.
Whananaki Beach is 28 km (17 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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