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Whananaki bar Surf Forecast
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Whananaki bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 19 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whananaki bar this week:
The surf forecast for Whananaki bar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 26th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 26th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whananaki bar over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 11 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 56 | 16 | 72 | 86 | 82 | 79 | 104 | 77 | 71 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 102 | 151 | 381 | 479 | 844 | 1214 | 1108 | 1040 | 1046 | 1348 | 1299 | 1362 | 1012 | 727 | 579 | 368 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 7:39AM 2.12 | 8:17PM 2.25 | 8:32AM 2.10 | 9:10PM 2.25 | 9:26AM 2.05 | 10:02PM 2.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 1:58PM -0.05 | 2:33AM 0.15 | 2:50PM -0.03 | 3:27AM 0.17 | 3:42PM 0.02 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Whananaki bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whananaki bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whananaki bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whananaki bar 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 bar) 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 bar 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 bar is 27 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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