Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for surf around here. We're talking a proper flat spell, the kind that makes you want to take up golf. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing happening, with only tiny, weak swells showing up day after day.
For the first week and a half, forget it. From Wednesday the 9th through to Monday the 21st, it’s all under 2 feet. The energy is weak, with values mostly below 100 – some days barely reaching 36, 38, or even just 4. The wind is often offshore or clean, but there’s just nothing to ride. It's a long, drawn-out period of no surf, and with the swell direction not matching what this place wants, it’s a total bust. You’d be better off checking the tide charts for a long walk on the beach.
Now, there is a flicker of life right at the very end of the forecast period. We’re looking at Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd of September. The energy picks up to a moderate level, with values hitting 122 and 181. The swell direction is finally looking more favorable out of the NE, and the wave heights climb to 2 and 3 feet. The winds are cross-shore though, which will put a bit of chop on it, so it won’t be perfect. It’s still very small and pretty weak, but it's the best we're going to get. The one standout is the Thursday the 24th morning. The wind goes completely calm and glassy, with the swell holding at 3 feet from the NE. It’s labeled "surfable" but very ordinary. Still, that's the one window to grab the board and get wet if you’re desperate.
Right, Whangamata Bar (beach/bar) is the only spot on the map here. It’s inconsistent at the best of times, and these next two weeks are a prime example of that. If you’re a beginner, those 2 and 3 feet days are fine, and the glassy morning on the 24th is your best bet. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
So, hang loose, and keep an eye on the charts. It's a blank run, but it won't last forever. Forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 14 | ENE 11 | NE 12 |
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 kJ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:58PM1.81m | 5:22AM1.72m | 5:53PM1.86m | 6:18AM1.77m | 6:44PM1.90m | 7:10AM1.81m | 7:32PM1.91m | 7:58AM1.83m | 8:18PM1.89m | 8:45AM1.83m | 9:02PM1.85m | 9:29AM1.81m | 9:45PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM0.21m | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:36AM0.17m | 00:13AM0.18m | 12:31PM0.14m | 1:04AM0.12m | 1:22PM0.12m | 1:52AM0.09m | 2:10PM0.13m | 2:37AM0.08m | 2:56PM0.16m | 3:20AM0.11m | 3:41PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ESE 4 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 4 | NE 12 | E 8 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 4 | E 7 | N 4 | N 6 | SE 4 | — | NE 16 | NE 12 | — | — | E 17 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 | NE 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | — | — | W 2 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 2 | SW 2 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | W 2 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 107 | 54 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 127 | 56 | 217 | 127 | 180 | 216 | 180 | 197 | 195 | 237 | 195 | 195 | 195 |
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