Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve got a run of pretty ordinary conditions ahead for Whangamata Beach, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get you wet.

Right off the bat, Friday morning the 14th of August is looking promising. We’ve got a 5ft ENE swell rolling in with a period of 7 seconds, which is a bit short and bumpy, but the wind is glassy from the ESE at just 3 mph. That’s the kind of clean surface that makes up for a lot. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there. The energy is weak in the water (278), so you won’t be fighting too hard to get out. It’s a beginner-friendly setup, so if you’re looking to paddle, this is your shot. Heads up though – crowds are sometimes a thing here.

Saturday the 15th of August is the standout. Morning brings a 6ft ENE swell, period a slightly better 8 seconds, and the wind swings to a clean offshore from the SW at 6 mph. That’s proper surfable stuff, and the combined energy is now moderate at 404. That afternoon holds up too – 5ft, 9-second period, and light cross-offshore winds keeping things tidy. This is your best bet for some decent, peelable walls.

Sunday the 16th of August drops off a little – morning has 4ft ENE swell and clean offshore wind, but the energy drops to 181, so it’s more of a mellow session. Still surfable for beginners.

From Monday the 17th through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it’s pretty grim. Swell drops right away to under 3ft, and the energy is barely there. A few mornings have glassy or offshore wind, but with swell around 0.7ft to 1ft, there’s just nothing to ride. That’s a full week of flatness.

Then, Monday the 24th of August things start to wake up. Afternoon sees a 7ft NNE swell with 8-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the SW at 16 mph. The energy jumps to 490, so you’ll feel the push. But it’s not a standout because the wind is moderate, and it’s still a bit junky.

The big one to watch is Tuesday the 25th of August. Morning shows a 12ft NE swell, 9-second period, with a light offshore wind and clean conditions. The energy is huge at 1925, and the swell size is going to be too big for most – that’s a solid 12ft dumping on a beach break. This is for experts only. It’s a standout for those with the skills and the nerve, but I’d say the size limits the fun for the average surfer. Afternoon is even bigger at 13ft with a 10-second period, and the energy is massive at 4838. Again, experts only, and you’ll want to be on it early.

After that, things go messy. Wednesday the 26th of August has 7ft and 7ft swell but with cross-shore winds and a bit of chop. That energy is still strong (967–974) but the quality is marginal. From Thursday the 27th onward, it’s all poor conditions, with increasing cross-shore winds and dropping swell through to the end of the month.

To wrap it up: Saturday the 15th of August is your best all-round day for clean, fun-sized waves and a good crowd vibe. For the brave and skilled, Tuesday the 25th of August offers a big, powerful swell but it’s for experts only. The long gap from the 17th to the 23rd is a write-off, so plan around that.

Rusty.

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