Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, N swell with 376 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with NE 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 (Sep 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 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 down the pipe for Whangamata Bar.
Honestly, for the next week or so, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. There’s just enough energy to wet a board, but it’s tiny, knee-high stuff at best. The swell is hanging around 1 ft from the NE with a long 13-second period, so there’s a bit of pulse to it, but the wave energy is weak (56) and it’s just not pushing enough water. The wind is mostly cross-off, which keeps things clean, but you’re basically bobbing around for nothing. It’s a real test of patience.
Now, looking further ahead, things get a touch more interesting. On September 18th, we see a jump in size. Friday morning brings 6 ft from the NNE, but it’s short-period stuff at 8 seconds and it’s cross-on. Wave energy kicks up to moderate (337), but the quality is marginal and the wind is messy. For an exposed beach/bar setup like this, that’s looking more like a kite-surfing proposition than a good paddle session. Afternoon drops off.
The best bet in this whole outlook comes on Saturday, September 19th. We’ve got a 5 ft NE swell, still short period at 8 seconds, but the wind goes cross-off from the WSW. It’s clean. The wave energy is solid (292). This is the most push we see all forecast, and with offshore flow, the Bar could hold some decent, workable lines. It’s not a classic groundswell, so expect a bit of a crumble, but for size and cleanness, this is your window. Just keep in mind, the break is inconsistent, and crowds are possible.
A runner-up would be the morning of September 21st. The swell drops to 3 ft from the ENE, but the period stretches to 10 seconds and the wind goes glassy off the land. It’s very ordinary, but it’ll be the cleanest little wave you’ll find that week.
The water temp here is about average for the time of year, so no surprises with the rubber choice.
Overall, we’ve got a long, slow start. Nine days of tiny surf before that Saturday the 19th offers a real chance for some proper waves. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 26 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 37 | 22 | 75 | 279 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10AM1.81m | 7:32PM1.91m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:04AM0.12m | 1:22PM0.12m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 30 | 20 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 37 | 22 | 13 | 191 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 14 | E 4 | E 8 | E 6 | E 5 | — | E 9 | E 12 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 42 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 16 | NE 12 | N 16 | NW 5 | E 17 | N 14 | E 15 | E 9 | E 8 | E 4 | ENE 13 | — | E 8 | NE 11 | — | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 18 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 75 | 279 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 78 | 18 | 18 | 154 | 206 | 217 | 161 | 180 | 180 | 195 | 206 | 67 | 233 | 237 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
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