Whananaki bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 14 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
21.0° C
(Which is 1.7°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 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.5
NE
0.4
NNE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)14131312121211111414141312121211116588
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47842626814810371242316366355492826121120111314
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
20
SW
10
WSW
10
W
20
NNW
20
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
SW
30
SW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-5:59--5:58--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51-
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-1----1------59--61594
Temp. °C201816191916181715181817201817181915131213
Feels °C (?)1715141415131513121615121515161516131177
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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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