Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with N 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 (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Bar in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Whangamata Bar.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a solid five-day gap with nothing really worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Friday morning, 18th September.
When it finally arrives, it’s not much to write home about. That Friday brings a pulse of swell, about 5ft from the NNE, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. The combined energy is 202 (moderate energy), so there’s a bit of push, but it’s going to be lumpy and messy. The wind is cross-off from the NW, so it’ll be better than a full onshore, but don’t expect any gems. This one’s for the intermediate crew who are just keen for a paddle.
The real standout in this entire forecast – and I mean the only one – is Monday morning, 19th September. We get a cleaner picture with a 4ft swell from the NNE, period up to 8 seconds, and solid WSW winds blowing offshore at 12 mph. Combined energy is 172 (moderate). That offshore wind will polish the surface up nicely, making it the cleanest session on offer. It won't be firing, but for the Bar, with consistent offshore flow, it’ll be the best you’ll get out of this window. Worth setting the alarm for.
After that little pulse, things drop off a cliff. From Monday afternoon onward, the swell fades back to tiny 1ft or less, with energy readings in the double digits. The rest of the week stays weak and pathetic. From the 22nd through the 28th, you’d be fighting for a ripple. Offshore winds are there, but with swell heights barely hitting 0.7ft and periods of 3 to 6 seconds, combined energy is basically zero.
No major water temp anomalies here, so that’s one less thing to worry about. But overall, this is a pretty grim outlook. If you need a fix, that Monday morning is your only real shot. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 64 | 186 | 263 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:58AM1.83m | 8:18PM1.89m | 8:45AM1.83m | 9:02PM1.85m | 9:29AM1.81m | 9:45PM1.79m | 10:13AM1.76m | 10:28PM1.71m | 10:57AM1.70m | 11:12PM1.63m | 11:43AM1.63m | 11:57PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:52AM0.09m | 2:10PM0.13m | 2:37AM0.08m | 2:56PM0.16m | 3:20AM0.11m | 3:41PM0.22m | 4:02AM0.16m | 4:25PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.23m | 5:09PM0.36m | 5:28AM0.31m | 5:54PM0.44m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 44 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 263 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | E 15 | NE 11 | E 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | N 15 | — | N 14 | E 15 | E 4 | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | E 13 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NNW 2 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 64 | 186 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 78 | 186 | 116 | 197 | 206 | 116 | 107 | 206 | 216 | 237 | 237 | 195 | 116 | 125 | 242 | 0 | 107 | 0 |
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