
Surf Forecasts:
Whangaehu River Mouth surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangaehu River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 24th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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37 | 68 | 344 | 42 | 121 | 512 | 310 | 131 | 319 | 114 | 64 | 33 | 126 | 134 | 232 | 55 | 297 | 405 | 230 | 116 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:51AM2.33m | 00:07AM2.23m | 12:24PM2.27m | 00:41AM2.16m | 12:59PM2.19m | 1:16AM2.05m | 1:35PM2.09m | 1:54AM1.94m | 2:15PM1.98m | 2:38AM1.82m | 3:03PM1.88m | 3:32AM1.73m | 4:00PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM0.25m | 6:06AM0.26m | 6:27PM0.31m | 6:38AM0.34m | 7:01PM0.39m | 7:13AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.49m | 7:51AM0.54m | 8:21PM0.60m | 8:35AM0.65m | 9:13PM0.70m | 9:31AM0.75m | 10:23PM0.75m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 7 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 11 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
37 | 68 | 155 | 34 | 39 | 198 | 226 | 32 | 186 | 114 | 51 | 25 | 60 | 12 | 104 | 55 | 126 | 405 | 230 | 116 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 6 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 5 | WSW 15 |
2 | — | 10 | 9 | 4 | 36 | 33 | 2 | 44 | 71 | 64 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | W 15 | SW 15 | SSW 6 |
— | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 17 | 34 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 11 | 344 | 42 | 121 | 512 | 310 | 131 | 319 | — | 49 | 22 | 126 | 134 | 232 | — | 297 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 128 | 34 | 128 | 128 | 34 | 128 | 128 | 15 | 128 | 143 | 23 | 128 | 128 | 16 | 34 | 132 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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Information about the Whangaehu River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whangaehu River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whangaehu River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangaehu River Mouth 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 (Whangaehu River Mouth) 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 Whangaehu River Mouth 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.
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