Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
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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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our patch of coast. To be straight with you, it's a pretty bleak start. There's a solid stretch of nothing much that runs from now all the way through the first week of August – about eleven or twelve days of mostly flat or junk surf. For the most part, the swell just isn't there, and even when a little pulse shows, the conditions aren't making it worth your while. So, if you're hanging for a wave, you're going to need some patience.

The only real glimmer comes on Friday the 31st of July. That morning, Whangamata Beach (New Zealand) gets a kick of 5ft swell from the north with a short, choppy period of 7 seconds, but don't let the short period fool you – the combined energy is moderate at 282. The wind is a clean cross-off from the west-northwest at 15 km/h, so there'll be some shape to it. This one's definitely on the bigger side, over 5ft, so it's not a beginner's day. The following afternoon sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the north-northwest with a period of 8 seconds and a big jump in energy to 762, still with a clean cross-off. That's expert territory for sure, but definitely the standout of the whole outlook. The water temp is 59° right now, about average for this time of year.

Before that, we've got Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th offering tiny 2ft east swells. The morning periods are glassy or clean, but with barely any power – combined energy around 80 to 92 – you'd be scratching for a ride. Good for a longboard or a cruise if you're desperate, but that's about it. After the Friday pulse, things drop off fast into the first week of August. We're back to little 0.7ft to 1ft easterly swells with strong offshore winds—clean but basically flat. The second week doesn't offer much hope either, with small, weak pulses from the east and southeast. A few glassy mornings on the 9th and 11th, but the swell is tiny.

So, if you can, pencil in Friday the 31st. It's the only proper surf in the window. The rest is a waiting game. This is a tough run, but it won't last forever. Forecasts can turn. Keep the wax warm.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
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13
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12
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11
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NNW
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8
0.4
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13
0.3
E
12
0.2
ENE
15
0.2
ENE
16
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
55
55
32
59
58
87
85
76
73
71
63
211
450
129
53
26
23
24
21
19
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
S
5
S
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
W
10
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
W
20
WSW
15
S
20
SW
30
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
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High Tide
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
8:27AM1.62m
8:52PM1.76m
9:08AM1.63m
9:30PM1.77m
Low Tide
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
2:40PM0.25m
3:12AM0.29m
3:20PM0.25m
clear
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7:20
7:18
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7:16
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7:13
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5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
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 mm
7
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Temp °C
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14
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Feels °C
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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.

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