Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.05° S 175.10° E

Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
12.1° C
1.2° 

Whangaehu River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whangaehu River Mouth surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
10
0.5
W
10
1.3
WNW
6
1.8
W
6
1.3
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
7
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.8
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
50
113
263
143
77
29
27
32
46
18
55
54
73
153
75
43
42
73
96
129
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NW
15
NW
25
NW
20
W
5
E
5
E
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
10
E
10
NE
10
E
5
ESE
15
WSW
15
NNW
40
S
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:54PM1.93m
7:32AM1.94m
8:06PM2.10m
8:38AM2.09m
9:04PM2.29m
9:31AM2.25m
9:53PM2.45m
10:17AM2.37m
10:37PM2.56m
10:59AM2.43m
11:17PM2.59m
11:38AM2.44m
11:55PM2.55m
Low Tide
12:54PM0.66m
1:40AM0.58m
2:08PM0.51m
2:44AM0.39m
3:03PM0.34m
3:34AM0.21m
3:49PM0.18m
4:18AM0.07m
4:30PM0.07m
4:57AM-0.01m
5:07PM0.02m
5:33AM-0.02m
5:43PM0.04m
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7:16
7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:07
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5:34
5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
 mm
6
2
1
3
4
2
5
6
2
Temp °C
12
13
11
13
13
11
11
13
10
14
16
13
12
14
12
14
14
12
12
10
8
Feels °C
10
10
8
8
9
10
8
10
7
12
14
11
10
13
10
13
14
10
10
2
4
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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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