
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, E swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Whangamata Beach over the next couple of weeks. The buzz is, we’ve got a pretty long dry spell to start with, not much happening at all for the first week and a half. Nothing worth paddling out for until we hit early August, so don't be in a rush to wax up just yet. The wait will be worth it if you’re keen on some bigger grunty stuff later on.
The water temp is sitting at 59°, just a touch under normal for this time of year, nothing to worry about.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 4th of August. Tuesday morning sees a jump up to 6ft of swell from the ESE, wrapping in with a short, punchy 6-second period. It’s clean with a moderate offshore breeze from the SSW. The combined energy hits 273, solidly moderate, and it’s looking like a decent option for anyone comfortable on a beach break. It’s heading up towards the bigger end of things, maybe not for total beginners.
Then, right on the tail of that, Wednesday the 5th looks like a standout. Morning session has 8ft from the E, still an 8-second period, but the energy jumps right up to 780, and the wind is a clean offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. That’s the pick of the early window for the stronger intermediate surfer. It’s punchy and clean.
We’ve got another standout on the Friday the 7th. By the morning, the swell is a proper 10ft from the E, with a 10-second period, giving it some proper weight. The combined energy is a huge 1614, strong stuff. Wind is a light offshore from the SSW, keeping it tidy. This one is expert territory, mate – too big for the average punter, but if you’ve got the skills and the nerve, that morning session will be firing. The afternoon stays solid too, very similar conditions.
Into Saturday the 8th, it’s going to be too big for this break, with 12ft swell. There’s a high energy reading of 4565, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it’s likely a mess. If you’re chasing something different in that big stuff, the setup might look more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle.
Sunday the 9th drops back to 7ft, but with an onshore wind later in the day, it’s all a bit ordinary after the peak.
So, to sum it up: take the first week off. The real action is from the 4th to the 7th of August, with Wednesday morning and Friday morning being the absolute standout windows for clean, powerful waves. Don’t get too excited about the long-range, but for now, it looks promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | N 6 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
163 | 121 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 33 | 106 | 89 | 126 | 125 | 112 | 103 | 103 | 63 | 64 | 79 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:39PM1.53m | 3:50AM1.50m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14AM0.41m | 9:43PM0.55m | 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 | |||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 4 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 |
111 | 121 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 9 | 106 | 89 | 126 | 125 | 112 | 103 | 103 | 63 | 27 | 79 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 8 | ESE 5 | E 4 | N 6 | ESE 13 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
163 | 66 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 40 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 8 | NW 5 | — | N 7 | E 9 | N 6 | N 6 | — | E 16 | N 10 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | E 19 | NE 18 | NE 18 | ENE 17 |
3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 20 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | 12 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 4 | SW 4 | WNW 8 | — | SE 5 | SW 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 5 | — | SW 3 |
3 | 15 | 15 | 6 | — | 22 | 2 | — | 4 | 18 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 59 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 140 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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.










