Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at what we’ve got for the next stretch. Honestly, it’s a frustrating run for the most part. The first several days are a write-off – tiny, weak swell, just not enough push to get a proper wave. You’ll be staring at a flat ocean. That goes from Friday, the 21st, right through to the end of the month. There’s a long gap, over a week, where there’s really nothing to get excited about.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Saturday, the 29th of August. Whangamata Bar is looking at some small swell, around 3 ft coming from the NNE. The wind is glassy in the morning, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is still pretty weak (69), so you’re not going to get any power, but it’s a start. The water temp is about 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year.
The conditions still look only ordinary for a few days after that. By Monday, the 31st of August, the morning looks promising. We’ve got a cleaner 3 ft swell from the ENE, with glassy conditions. The combined energy has bumped up to 183, which is moderate. That’s a much better sign. The wind is light and glassy, so the surface will be smooth. It’s a beach/bar setup, so a longer period groundswell might straighten out a bit, but with the clean conditions, it’s worth a look.
Into the first week of September, the pattern doesn’t improve much. The best of a poor bunch might be the morning of Tuesday, the 1st of September. The swell is still 3 ft from the ENE, combined energy at 164 (moderate), and with glassy winds. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. After that, the wind gets stronger from the South West on the 2nd, and the swell drops right off. The last few days of the outlook are just back to tiny, clean but weak conditions.
So, to be straight with you, there’s no standout session in this 16-day window. The whole thing is a flat spell with a few mornings that are just about surfable. If you’re desperate, the mornings of the 31st of August and the 1st of September are your best bet – small, clean, and with a bit more energy. Don’t get your hopes up for anything else.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | N 7 | N 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 12 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 4 |
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 kJ | 17 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:12PM1.56m | 1:26AM1.52m | 2:05PM1.52m | 2:19AM1.47m | 3:00PM1.50m | 3:14AM1.46m | 3:55PM1.51m | 4:08AM1.46m | 4:48PM1.55m | 5:00AM1.49m | 5:35PM1.60m | 5:49AM1.53m | 6:19PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.49m | 7:42AM0.41m | 8:11PM0.55m | 8:34AM0.45m | 9:06PM0.57m | 9:28AM0.45m | 10:02PM0.56m | 10:22AM0.43m | 10:57PM0.52m | 11:13AM0.39m | 11:47PM0.46m | 12:01PM0.34m | 00:34AM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 7 | NE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 10 | NE 12 | N 6 | NE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | — | N 13 | N 4 | N 7 | — | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | — | — | — | E 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | E 11 | — | — | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 2 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 2 | WSW 2 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 113 | 113 | 195 | 237 | 237 | 243 | 170 | 127 | 127 | 217 | 237 | 237 | 237 | 237 | 237 | 242 | 161 | 110 | 124 | 116 |
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