Whananaki bar Surf Forecast

/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (35.52° S 174.48° E)

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Whananaki bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 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 18.3° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki bar in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Wed 19th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf	4AM (Wed 19th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful	10PM (Wed 19th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 12s

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

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12 Days Hourly

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	1	3	1	2	3	3	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NNE
Period(s) (?)	10	9	9	9	11	11	10	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	10	10	10	10	9	9	11
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	442	1325	1230	944	1643	1148	902	627	443	370	299	255	261	295	301	320	307	307	258	242	251
Wind (km/h)	NNE	W	ESE	NNE	W	SW	NE	SW	E	NNE	WNW	ENE	NE	WSW	SE	E	SSW	SE	ESE	ESE	SE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	on	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	on
High Tide / height (m)	6:57PM 1.81		7:31AM 1.86		7:38PM 1.82	8:12AM 1.91		8:19PM 1.83	8:51AM 1.94		8:58PM 1.83	9:30AM 1.95		9:38PM 1.82	10:10AM 1.94		10:17PM 1.79	10:50AM 1.92		10:57PM 1.76	11:31AM 1.89
Low Tide / height (m)		1:14AM 0.32		1:39PM 0.46	1:53AM 0.29		2:20PM 0.44	2:32AM 0.27		3:01PM 0.42	3:12AM 0.26		3:41PM 0.42	3:51AM 0.27		4:22PM 0.44		4:31AM 0.29	5:03PM 0.46		5:11AM 0.33

	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
Sunrise	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01
Sunset	8:07	-	-	8:08	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:13	-	-	8:14	-	-

Rain (mm)	27	30	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	4
Temp. °C	19	19	19	20	19	20	20	19	18	19	19	19	20	19	18	18	18	18	18	18	17
Feels °C (?)	18	17	21	20	20	18	19	20	18	18	19	19	19	21	17	18	17	15	16	18	12

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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.