Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, ESE swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamata Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Bar in the next 16 days are 0.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the table for us over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell right out of the gate. For over a week, from Friday the 17th of July right through to Friday the 24th, it’s just flat. Tiny, weak, and mostly poor. You’d be wasting your time. The waves are practically non-existent, with combined energy barely scraping double digits (down to 3 or 5). It’s heartbreaking.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday the 25th of July. That morning, we finally get a pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 5ft out of the north, with a period of 8 seconds. It’s not perfect, but the wind is offshore from the WNW at 16 mph, cleaning it up. The energy meter reads 249, which is a solid kick. It’s surfable, but it’s going to be a bit ordinary. Is it worth a paddle? For the desperate, yeah. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.
That little pulse hangs around through Sunday the 26th. The swell drops to 3ft, still from the north, with a light offshore wind from the NW in the morning. The energy is moderate (123). It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a week.
Then we go flat again. Monday the 27th through Thursday the 30th is back to tiny, weak dribble. Not worth getting wet.
Now, here’s the one to keep an eye on. Friday the 31st of July. The morning shows a north-northwest swell at 3ft, but it’s the afternoon that gets interesting. The swell jumps to 4ft out of the north with a 7-second period, and the energy is up to 181. The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’s workable. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best day on offer in this whole outlook. It’s a beach/bar setup, so it could be a bit lumpy, but for a Friday arvo, it’s worth a look.
After that, Saturday the 1st of August flattens right out again.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is the afternoon of Friday the 31st of July. Saturday the 25th of July morning is a close second for the early birds. The rest of the window is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 26 | 24 | 55 | 42 | 37 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37AM1.86m | 9:09PM2.02m | 9:31AM1.84m | 10:00PM1.98m | 10:25AM1.79m | 10:49PM1.91m | 11:17AM1.74m | 11:38PM1.82m | 12:09PM1.68m | 00:27AM1.72m | 1:01PM1.62m | 1:16AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM0.08m | 2:53PM-0.00m | 3:30AM0.07m | 3:45PM0.04m | 4:21AM0.09m | 4:36PM0.11m | 5:11AM0.12m | 5:26PM0.21m | 5:59AM0.18m | 6:16PM0.30m | 6:47AM0.25m | 7:06PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 17 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 55 | 42 | 37 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | NE 10 | E 18 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 26 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | E 17 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | NW 4 | N 10 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 154 | 154 | 109 | 107 | 109 | 107 | 107 | 129 | 116 | 109 | 125 | 116 |
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