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Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whangamata Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 14 | 12 | 18 | 148 | 229 | 418 | 264 | 96 | 660 | 668 | 340 | 565 | 245 | 408 | 302 | 295 | 73 | 39 | 45 | 35 | 21 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | on | glass | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:40PM 1.81 | 6:56AM 1.87 | 7:29PM 1.90 | 7:45AM 1.92 | 8:18PM 1.96 | 8:35AM 1.93 | 9:09PM 1.98 | 9:26AM 1.91 | 10:01PM 1.97 | 10:20AM 1.86 | 10:55PM 1.93 | 11:16AM 1.78 | 11:52PM 1.87 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:51AM 0.19 | 1:17PM 0.04 | 1:42AM 0.14 | 2:06PM -0.01 | 2:33AM 0.11 | 2:55PM -0.03 | 3:25AM 0.11 | 3:46PM -0.01 | 4:19AM 0.13 | 4:39PM 0.04 | 5:14AM 0.18 | 5:34PM 0.11 | 6:13AM 0.24 | ||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 2 | - | 6 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | ||
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Information about the Whangamata Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whangamata Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whangamata Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangamata Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Whangamata Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whangamata Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Whangamata Beach is 58 km (36 miles) from the city of Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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