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Whananaki bar Surf Forecast
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Whananaki bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 04 Apr 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whananaki bar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whananaki bar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 336 | 281 | 405 | 336 | 474 | 559 | 431 | 640 | 910 | 602 | 618 | 880 | 814 | 711 | 599 | 507 | 418 | 408 | 590 | 354 | 524 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:08PM 2.01 | 10:20AM 1.95 | 10:48PM 1.98 | 10:59AM 1.89 | 11:28PM 1.93 | 11:38AM 1.82 | 12:09AM 1.87 | 12:20PM 1.74 | 12:53AM 1.79 | 1:04PM 1.66 | 1:42AM 1.73 | 1:54PM 1.60 | 2:35AM 1.69 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:56PM 0.17 | 4:18AM 0.30 | 4:34PM 0.20 | 4:58AM 0.34 | 5:12PM 0.26 | 5:38AM 0.41 | 5:52PM 0.32 | 6:20AM 0.48 | 6:34PM 0.40 | 7:06AM 0.56 | 7:20PM 0.47 | 7:55AM 0.62 | 8:10PM 0.52 | ||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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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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