Whananaki bar Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.52° S 174.48° E

Whananaki bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whananaki bar sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.8° 

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 11 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 21 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,000 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whananaki bar this week:

The surf forecast for Whananaki bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 11th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 21st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 20th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NNE
7
2.2
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
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ENE
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1.1
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10
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ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
NE
8
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
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ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
NE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
459
512
369
109
129
186
182
207
207
218
179
92
67
127
126
94
114
137
117
61
Wind (km/h)
35
N
30
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
10
W
5
WNW
15
N
10
SW
10
SSE
10
E
10
SSW
15
SSE
25
ESE
10
SW
5
SE
15
N
10
SW
10
NNW
35
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:52PM1.91m
9:23AM2.01m
9:33PM1.88m
10:03AM2.00m
10:13PM1.85m
10:44AM1.96m
10:54PM1.80m
11:26AM1.91m
11:36PM1.74m
12:10PM1.86m
00:21AM1.67m
12:55PM1.80m
1:09AM1.62m
Low Tide
3:06AM0.20m
3:35PM0.36m
3:46AM0.22m
4:15PM0.38m
4:26AM0.26m
4:57PM0.42m
5:07AM0.31m
5:40PM0.47m
5:49AM0.37m
6:25PM0.51m
6:33AM0.43m
7:12PM0.55m
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Temp °C
18
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16
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Feels °C
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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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