Whananaki bar Surf Break

Whananaki bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.52° S 174.48° E

Issued: 11 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whananaki bar sea temperature is
17.4° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Whananaki bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whananaki bar surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,175 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whananaki bar this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Jun 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whananaki bar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
9
1.6
S
8
0.7
E
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
2.3
ESE
10
2.1
E
10
2.1
ESE
10
1.8
E
9
2.1
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.9
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
85
71
108
287
87
250
363
418
402
402
418
290
920
813
768
544
671
503
398
866
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
40
SW
25
WSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:01PM1.74m
4:10AM1.73m
4:52PM1.76m
4:59AM1.71m
5:41PM1.79m
5:47AM1.72m
6:27PM1.82m
6:33AM1.74m
7:11PM1.86m
7:17AM1.76m
7:53PM1.90m
8:00AM1.78m
8:35PM1.93m
Low Tide
9:40AM0.39m
10:05PM0.57m
10:30AM0.40m
10:58PM0.58m
11:17AM0.40m
11:48PM0.57m
12:04PM0.38m
00:36AM0.54m
12:48PM0.35m
1:21AM0.51m
1:32PM0.32m
2:05AM0.48m
2:14PM0.29m
2:48AM0.45m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:19
 mm
3
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
13
11
11
12
15
16
12
15
15
14
15
14
14
15
15
14
15
14
14
Feels °C
13
6
4
4
2
6
11
11
8
13
12
12
10
9
9
10
10
8
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
2
E
10
2.1
E
10
1.8
E
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
1.6
E
9
1.7
E
11
Energy kJ
122
85
71
108
94
87
250
363
418
402
402
418
290
730
813
602
3
3
3
398
673
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
8
0.5
N
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
5
0.5
SE
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.3
E
13
Energy kJ
86
23
3
3
1
26
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
7
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
6
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
32
5
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
4
0.7
W
4
0.9
SSW
4
1.6
S
8
0.8
SW
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.9
ESE
6
2.3
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
1.8
E
9
2.1
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.9
E
11
Energy kJ
20
16
24
287
24
25
3
5
50
920
768
544
671
503
866
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
2
Distance (km)
3
168
3
305
168
67
14
7
3
3
22
7
82
82
60
59
82
82
82
82
61
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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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 16 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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