Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamata Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
First off, the next week and a half is pretty flat. A long, quiet stretch with tiny waves—barely 2 feet—and weak energy. You’ll see some glassy mornings and light offshore winds, but there’s just no swell to work with. It’s more of a paddle than a surf.
The first real pulse arrives on Friday, July 31st, but it’s rough. A 6-foot north swell with a short 7-second period, moderate energy. Heavy rain and cross-shore winds. It’s messy and closing out. This one is for the hardcore crowd only.
The real standout is Sunday, August 9th. Whangamata Beach (New Zealand) gets a clean, offshore morning. A 5-foot northeast swell with an 8-second period, moderate energy. Wind is light and cross-off, keeping the surface clean. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 feet from the same direction, and the energy is strong. The wind turns offshore from the southwest, and conditions are very good. This is the session to target. That’s big, powerful surf—experts only.
It carries into Monday, August 10th, with a massive 10-foot northeast swell, a 10-second period, and very strong wave energy. Offshore winds again. Excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a heavy day. Don’t underestimate it.
Water temp is about 59°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. No surprises.
Crowds can be a thing at Whangamata Beach, so on the good days, expect some company. Worth it.
The long-range stuff on the 9th and 10th looks promising, but keep an eye on the forecasts. Right now, it’s the best shot of the whole 16 days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 56 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 32 | 60 | 58 | 87 | 85 | 106 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 303 | 164 | 147 | 78 | 41 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:31PM1.54m | 4:41AM1.50m | 5:20PM1.57m | 5:30AM1.52m | 6:07PM1.61m | 6:17AM1.55m | 6:51PM1.66m | 7:02AM1.57m | 7:33PM1.70m | 7:45AM1.60m | 8:13PM1.74m | 8:27AM1.62m | 8:52PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:05AM0.42m | 10:36PM0.54m | 10:56AM0.40m | 11:28PM0.52m | 11:45AM0.37m | 00:17AM0.48m | 12:32PM0.33m | 1:04AM0.43m | 1:16PM0.29m | 1:48AM0.38m | 1:58PM0.26m | 2:31AM0.33m | 2:40PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 59 | 56 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 32 | 60 | 58 | 87 | 85 | 106 | 72 | 71 | 62 | 200 | 164 | 45 | 78 | 41 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NW 6 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | N 10 | — | E 16 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 13 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 73 | 85 | 24 | 20 | 34 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | N 7 | E 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | E 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | E 19 | NE 18 | NE 18 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 12 | N 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | 12 | 47 | 43 | 23 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 | — | NNW 7 | WNW 3 | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 13 | 72 | 303 | — | 147 | 3 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 238 | 241 | 20 | 2 | 124 | 55 | 21 | 126 |
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