Whangamata Bar Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.20° S 175.89° E

Whangamata Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Bar sea temperature is
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Whangamata Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Aug 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Bar in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and quiet stretch ahead. The first real surf we see is a pulse on Wednesday morning, August 12, but it’s a bit of a mess. That short-period, 6-second swell from the NE at 5 ft gets hammered by a strong onshore wind, so it’s not one to get excited about. The wave energy is moderate (408) but the onshore breeze is gonna ruin it.

The whole first week is a grind. The swell slowly drops off through the 13th, 14th, and 15th, with the occasional glassy window that might give you a weak, knee-high slop. The best of a bad bunch is Friday afternoon, August 14, when the wind goes glassy and the swell is a tiny 4 ft from the ENE. It’s the most surfable moment of the first week, but it’s ordinary.

The second week is a total washout. From Monday, August 17, right through to Tuesday, August 25, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the wave energy is just a whisper (down to single digits). It’s a long, flat gap with no real recommendation. You’ll be staring at a lake.

Now, there *is* a light at the end of the tunnel. On Thursday morning, August 27, a new pulse of swell shows up. It’s a 5 ft swell from the NNE with a short period of 7 seconds, but crucially, the wind is offshore and light. That’s a clean setup. The combined energy is moderate (209). It’s still a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but that Thursday morning is the best chance for a surfable wave in the whole 16-day window.

Whangamata Bar, the setup is a beach/bar, and it’s inconsistent. For the first few days, the swell is too short and messy. For that Thursday the 27th, the offshore wind will clean it up, but the short period and NE direction might mean it’s a bit lumpy and won’t hold together perfectly. Still, it’s the only game in town.

So, for the first week, it’s a struggle. The second week is flat. The only real highlight is that Thursday, August 27, morning. Mark it down, but don’t book the day off yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
1.6
NE
6
1.3
NNE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.2
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1.2
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7
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7
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8
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8
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8
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8
0.9
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
213
188
346
194
139
124
111
131
96
84
105
144
133
117
116
59
52
35
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
S
15
S
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
S
5
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
30
SSE
20
S
20
S
5
SSE
10
WSW
Wind State
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on
on
on
cross-on
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cross
cross
glassy
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glassy
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High Tide
5:33AM1.76m
6:11PM1.90m
6:31AM1.80m
7:05PM1.96m
7:27AM1.83m
7:56PM1.98m
8:19AM1.85m
8:45PM1.97m
9:10AM1.84m
9:32PM1.93m
9:59AM1.80m
10:18PM1.86m
Low Tide
11:29PM0.26m
11:51AM0.10m
00:29AM0.19m
12:48PM0.06m
1:25AM0.12m
1:41PM0.04m
2:17AM0.08m
2:32PM0.05m
3:06AM0.06m
3:21PM0.09m
3:52AM0.08m
4:09PM0.16m
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5:38
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Temp °C
13
13
13
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16
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12
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8
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7
Feels °C
9
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13
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9
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1
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4
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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.

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