Surf Forecasts:
Whangaehu River Mouth surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 2,054 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangaehu River Mouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
492 | 1023 | 1202 | 1182 | 1780 | 1845 | 912 | 747 | 682 | 460 | 847 | 671 | 724 | 466 | 532 | 298 | 803 | 949 | 578 | 316 | 360 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:14AM2.41m | 11:28PM2.52m | 11:47AM2.42m | 00:02AM2.49m | 12:23PM2.39m | 00:39AM2.41m | 1:01PM2.30m | 1:20AM2.27m | 1:45PM2.16m | 2:09AM2.09m | 2:39PM2.00m | 3:10AM1.90m | 3:49PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM0.04m | 5:41AM-0.01m | 5:52PM0.06m | 6:12AM0.04m | 6:25PM0.13m | 6:45AM0.15m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:22AM0.31m | 7:42PM0.42m | 8:07AM0.50m | 8:36PM0.61m | 9:11AM0.70m | 10:08PM0.78m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 7 |
49 | 74 | 65 | 38 | 41 | 75 | 115 | 102 | 111 | 82 | 406 | 285 | 31 | 27 | 340 | 49 | 40 | 57 | 107 | 248 | 181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | SW 15 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 97 | 64 | 50 | 86 | 54 | 18 | 5 | 34 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 360 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 37 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 7 |
492 | 1023 | 1202 | 1182 | 1780 | 1845 | 912 | 747 | 682 | 460 | 847 | 671 | 724 | 466 | 532 | 298 | 803 | 949 | 578 | 316 | 352 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 132 | 132 | 143 | 166 | 166 | 145 | 87 | 12 | 134 | 132 | 138 | 163 | 143 | 132 | 34 | 128 | 134 | 132 | 132 | 132 |
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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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