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Whananaki bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 11 Sep 2025 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
15.5° C
 (Which is 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 Thursday (Sep 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 12 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
E
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
E
Period(s) (?)101010101010131212111111111112121111111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1039368573922333228319141478877776
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
20
NW
30
NW
30
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
W
20
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffcrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		glassoffoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:55PM
2.19
10:26AM
2.14
10:44PM
2.13
11:18AM
2.09
11:36PM
2.03
12:14PM
2.02
12:32AM
1.92
1:14PM
1.95
1:35AM
1.82
2:20PM
1.89
2:42AM
1.76
3:28PM
1.87
3:51AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:15AM
-0.00
4:38PM
0.15
5:04AM
0.05
5:31PM
0.23
5:56AM
0.13
6:28PM
0.33
6:53AM
0.22
7:30PM
0.42
7:56AM
0.30
8:38PM
0.47
9:02AM
0.35
9:47PM
0.49
10:08AM
0.36
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18
Sunset6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:13--6:14--
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
512131----------------2
Temp. °C121717121216161416161317171218191315161515
Feels °C (?)111311651110810119141391415111212108
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks (moderate winds from the NW at Kaitaia Airport 18 km from Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks). 2.8m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 1.5m 16s long period groundswell, also from the SW and a 1.2m 9s swell, also from the WNW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    50 minutes ago Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks
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7 km/h
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0.0
15.5
Air / Water (°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 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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