Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.05° S 175.10° E

Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.0° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, WSW swell with 756 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Jul 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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(10 max)
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1
1
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0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.5
NW
5
1.8
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
WSW
10
1.6
WNW
11
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.7
WNW
7
1.1
WSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
90
64
57
34
32
10
502
249
121
572
333
269
367
275
229
73
70
285
105
158
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
S
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
W
15
N
25
NW
35
NW
35
WNW
25
W
25
S
Wind State
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
7:38AM2.05m
8:12PM2.15m
8:42AM2.16m
9:11PM2.30m
9:39AM2.27m
10:04PM2.44m
10:30AM2.35m
10:52PM2.52m
11:17AM2.38m
11:38PM2.55m
12:02PM2.37m
00:22AM2.51m
12:45PM2.31m
Low Tide
1:41AM0.51m
2:10PM0.42m
2:44AM0.36m
3:07PM0.30m
3:39AM0.22m
3:58PM0.19m
4:28AM0.11m
4:44PM0.11m
5:14AM0.05m
5:27PM0.08m
5:57AM0.05m
6:07PM0.11m
6:37AM0.10m
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7:39
7:39
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:35
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5:09
5:10
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:15
 mm
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2
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Temp °C
8
9
10
8
13
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14
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16
16
13
13
13
10
13
13
13
11
8
Feels °C
5
7
8
5
8
9
8
10
11
8
12
13
11
9
10
7
7
6
6
5
2
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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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