Whananaki bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 NZST
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Whananaki bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whananaki bar sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 6.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 12th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, near gales from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NNE
2
NNE
1.8
NNE
2
NNE
2.4
NE
4
ENE
6
ENE
6.5
ENE
6.5
ENE
6.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.3
E
0.6
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)161615141313141514141211101010141413121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)151218181472158220635337126441847414652146803965101668947732614837227314810470
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SE
50
SE
50
SE
55
ESE
40
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:04PM
1.66
12:42AM
1.73
12:54PM
1.60
1:35AM
1.69
1:50PM
1.56
2:32AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:20PM
0.47
6:55AM
0.62
7:10PM
0.52
7:51AM
0.65
8:06PM
0.55
8:49AM
0.64
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--
Sunset-6:06--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58-
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cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181919191919202021202020212119201918181614
Feels °C (?)171820171616141415161819181816171615131312
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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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