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Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast
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Whangamata Beach surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 13 May 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
18.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 6 | ESE 5 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
82 | 46 | 42 | 46 | 41 | 44 | 54 | 77 | 198 | 187 | 112 | 198 | 167 | 190 | 53 | 64 | 106 | 82 | 99 | 102 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 3:30PM1.55m | 3:48AM1.68m | 4:25PM1.64m | 4:41AM1.75m | 5:19PM1.75m | 5:34AM1.82m | 6:12PM1.86m | 6:28AM1.87m | 7:05PM1.95m | 7:21AM1.91m | 7:58PM2.00m | 8:15AM1.92m | 8:51PM2.03m | 9:09AM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:35PM0.39m | 10:11AM0.25m | 10:32PM0.34m | 11:04AM0.16m | 11:28PM0.27m | 11:56AM0.07m | 00:24AM0.20m | 12:49PM0.01m | 1:19AM0.14m | 1:41PM-0.04m | 2:14AM0.11m | 2:35PM-0.05m | 3:09AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | 5:13 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 82 | 43 | 42 | 46 | 8 | 16 | 54 | 77 | 198 | 187 | 112 | 198 | 167 | 56 | 30 | 64 | 106 | 82 | 99 | 102 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 43 | 41 | 8 | 3 | 41 | 44 | 13 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 11 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | E 10 | E 6 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 71 | 46 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | — | — | 29 | 36 | — | 190 | 53 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 22 | 106 | 106 | 17 | 0 | 106 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 43 | 0 | 57 | 55 | 22 | 106 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 30 |
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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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