Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with 462 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 4AM (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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.
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