
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Whangamata Bar over the next couple of weeks.
First up, it’s gonna be a quiet start. There’s no real surf on offer until Saturday the 25th of July. That’s a few days of flat or near-flat conditions to get through. The first sign of life arrives Saturday morning with a 3ft east swell at a long 12-second period, and winds are offshore out of the west at 19 mph – that combo will clean things up nicely. The combined energy hits 289 (moderate), so there’s some push behind it, but this break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a non-stop show. It’s a beach/bar setup, so that longer period might mean the waves break a little straight, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be worth a session. Intermediates should be fine on this size.
Through Sunday and Monday, the swell drops back under 2ft and the winds turn onshore or cross-off, so conditions get pretty ordinary. Tuesday and Wednesday look similar – small, clean but tiny, with the swell struggling to get above 2ft. Thursday the 30th is glassy and tiny. Not much to get excited about.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Friday the 31st of July sees a jump to 5ft in the morning with strong north cross-shore wind – kinda messy. But hold onto your board – Friday afternoon brings a solid 10ft swell out of the northeast (9-second period) with cross-offshore winds. That’s a lot of water moving – combined energy is 1483 (strong). That’s big, overhead-plus for sure. Only for experienced surfers at this size. The period’s short though, so expect lumpy, powerful waves rather than clean lines.
Then Saturday the 1st of August looks like the absolute standout. Morning glassy conditions with light westerly wind – maybe even calm – and a clean 5ft east swell with a 10-second period. Combined energy is 876 (moderate-strong). That’s a proper wave with good shape, clean face, and not too big for a confident intermediate. Crowds are possible, so get in early. The afternoon stays clean but bumps up to 8ft with stronger cross-off wind – still rideable for the experienced.
Sunday the 2nd stays around 5ft but gets battered by a fresh 19 mph southwest cross-off, making it more of a handful than a pleasure. The week that follows sees the swell ease back under 3ft with mostly clean but average conditions through to Wednesday, August 5th.
Thursday the 6th of August livens up again: 5ft east swell, 8-second period, clean with cross-off winds. Combined energy 436 (moderate) – solid fun size for a beach bar, but nothing too crazy.
All in all, the real highlight is Saturday August 1st morning – glassy, chest-to-head-high east swell, light winds. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The 10ft on Friday 31st is big and raw – experts only. The rest is small and mostly average.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | NNW 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 5 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 |
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2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 247 | 181 | 125 | 58 | 54 | 33 | 55 | 58 | 89 | 101 | 63 | 59 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:16AM1.63m | 1:54PM1.57m | 2:06AM1.56m | 2:47PM1.54m | 2:58AM1.52m | 3:39PM1.53m | 3:50AM1.50m | 4:31PM1.54m | 4:41AM1.50m | 5:20PM1.57m | 5:30AM1.52m | 6:07PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:35AM0.32m | 7:57PM0.47m | 8:24AM0.37m | 8:50PM0.52m | 9:14AM0.41m | 9:43PM0.55m | 10:05AM0.42m | 10:36PM0.54m | 10:56AM0.40m | 11:28PM0.52m | 11:45AM0.37m | 00:17AM0.48m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | N 6 | N 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 |
2 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 101 | 105 | 125 | 58 | 54 | 33 | 34 | 58 | 89 | 101 | 63 | 59 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 8 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 5 | E 5 | N 11 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — |
1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 134 | 181 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 54 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 11 | N 7 | E 11 | E 12 | — | — | NE 9 | — | S 5 | E 15 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 11 | N 10 | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 7 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 3 | NW 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SW 2 | SW 2 | SW 2 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 247 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 107 | 217 | 237 | 230 | 237 | 139 | 67 | 216 | 0 | 61 | 116 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Whangamata Bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whangamata Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whangamata Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangamata Bar 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 (Whangamata Bar) 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 Whangamata Bar 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.
Whangamata Bar is 59 km (37 miles) from the city of Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










