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Whananaki bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
21.9° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whananaki bar over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
2.5
ENE
2.5
E
2.2
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)11121111117888999899998888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)323533193096671291562513002879391040749286207412345241177
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
10
W
5
SW
15
NE
15
SSW
10
SSE
20
E
15
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
40
ESE
35
ESE
45
ESE
40
E
40
E
45
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:51PM
1.65
5:38AM
1.69
5:44PM
1.65
6:29AM
1.73
6:35PM
1.67
7:18AM
1.79
7:24PM
1.71
8:03AM
1.86
8:09PM
1.76
8:46AM
1.92
8:52PM
1.80
9:26AM
1.98
9:34PM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:46AM
0.65
11:11PM
0.48
11:43AM
0.65
12:03AM
0.46
12:36PM
0.62
12:53AM
0.41
1:27PM
0.57
1:40AM
0.36
2:13PM
0.51
2:24AM
0.30
2:57PM
0.45
3:06AM
0.25
3:39PM
0.39
3:47AM
0.22
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--
Sunset-8:39--8:39--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
----1------32512131912427
Temp. °C232322222221212120192020201918171617181818
Feels °C (?)21212221212222201918172116141210119121212
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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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