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Whananaki Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 09 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Whananaki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whananaki Beach sea temperature is
21.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Feb 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whananaki Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NNE
0.6
ESE
0.5
NE
0.4
NNE
1.4
NE
1.9
NE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
E
1
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)888151499181091667777888911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32302542414139104723680167362230136135127103142299319
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
ENE
5
S
5
ESE
10
E
5
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
25
E
25
E
30
E
15
NNW
20
N
15
NE
20
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
40
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:33PM
1.81
2:08AM
1.74
2:19PM
1.71
3:00AM
1.68
3:11PM
1.64
3:57AM
1.64
4:08PM
1.60
4:57AM
1.64
5:07PM
1.60
5:55AM
1.69
6:03PM
1.63
6:47AM
1.76
6:55PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:52PM
0.39
8:13AM
0.56
8:39PM
0.46
9:05AM
0.64
9:31PM
0.51
10:03AM
0.69
10:28PM
0.53
11:04AM
0.69
11:26PM
0.51
12:03PM
0.66
12:21AM
0.46
12:57PM
0.59
1:11AM
0.38
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--
Sunset-8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:17--8:16-
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192019202020212120212121232323201919171617
Feels °C (?)18201919202020202119191925232419131411913
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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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