Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
15.4° C
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Whangamata Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough start. We're looking at a pretty long, quiet spell for Whangamata Beach. From now until about the 14th of July, it's a real struggle. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-off or cross-shore. It's not doing anyone any favours. The water temp is sitting right on average for the time of year at 60°, so nothing wild there.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are write-offs – poor surf and messy winds. The weekend of the 11th and 12th offers a tiny glimmer of hope with some clean, small waves, but it's really just ankle-biters. If you're a beginner, you might get a fun little session on Saturday morning with 3ft easterly swell and a light breeze, but don't expect much.

Then we hit Monday the 14th. The swell picks up a bit, but it's a short-period, wind-affected mess. Tuesday morning the 14th brings a jump in energy with a 6ft northerly swell, but the period is a weak 6 seconds and there's rain showers. The combined energy is moderate at 394. The afternoon looks better with a 4ft NNE swell and clean offshore wind from the SW, which is a nice change, but it's still just ordinary.

From the 15th through the 18th, it's mostly flat and clean, but with no real power. The glassy conditions on the 18th afternoon are a treat, but the 4ft ENE swell is weak and short-period.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The 19th of July is a standout. Sunday morning is looking *glassy* with a 6ft ENE swell and a 6-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 257. It's a solid, clean size for a beach break, but that short period means it'll be a bit soft and lumpy. It's a good bet for a fun session, but it might be a bit too big for real beginners.

But the real beast is Monday the 20th. Holy moly. We're looking at a massive 15ft to 16ft NE groundswell rolling in, with a period of 10-11 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts at 3970 and 5622. This is a serious, big-wave event. The problem is the wind is howling cross-onshore, making it a choppy nightmare. The data says it's too big for the break, and honestly, with that wind, it's going to be a complete mess. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it's a danger zone. For the rest of us, it's a day to watch from the beach. The conditions are more suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The swell hangs around into Tuesday the 21st, but it's still big (8ft to 10ft) and cross-shore or cross-onshore. Still a mess. It slowly drops through the rest of the week, but the wind stays a problem.

So, for the best of the best? That Sunday the 19th is your window. Glassy, clean, and a solid 6ft. It's not the biggest, but it's the best quality on offer. The Monday the 20th is a monster, but it's a wild, dangerous beast. If you're an expert and you've got the boat, maybe, but don't say I didn't warn you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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69
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114
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18
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Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
35
S
25
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25
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10
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S
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SSE
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NNE
15
NNW
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N
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WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:29PM1.61m
1:44AM1.70m
2:27PM1.65m
2:43AM1.71m
3:27PM1.71m
3:44AM1.74m
4:28PM1.78m
4:45AM1.77m
5:28PM1.86m
5:46AM1.81m
6:27PM1.94m
6:45AM1.85m
7:23PM1.99m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.38m
8:10AM0.23m
8:35PM0.37m
9:07AM0.20m
9:37PM0.35m
10:06AM0.15m
10:40PM0.30m
11:07AM0.10m
11:43PM0.24m
12:06PM0.05m
00:43AM0.18m
1:04PM0.01m
1:41AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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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.

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