Whangamata Bar surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Bar over the next 16 days.
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