Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next stretch.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The immediate forecast is a flat spell, so don’t bother paddling out for the first week. The first real blip of surfable energy isn’t until Saturday, the 24th of August, and it’s a doozy if you’re an experienced charger.
The standout window is that Monday morning, the 24th of August, at Whangamata Beach. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell out of the NNE. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a massive 1965, which is strong to very strong wave energy. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. This is a proper, powerful groundswell with a period of 8 seconds. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave, and with that size, it’s strictly for the experts. For the average punter, this is a spectator sport.
The Saturday morning high is the real highlight, but we do have a couple of other sessions worth noting. The Saturday afternoon of the 24th drops to a 7ft NNE swell, but the wind swings onshore, making it messy. Later in the week, on Friday the 28th of August, things pick up again. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the ESE with a solid offshore wind (SW 15 mph). The energy is strong, at 468, and it’s clean. That’s another spot for the experienced crew, as the swell is well over 5ft.
Then, the following Saturday, the 29th of August, is the best of the second week. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the E with a long period of 11 seconds, and a strong offshore wind (SW 15 mph). The combined energy is a massive 1373. This is a proper groundswell, and with that offshore wind, the waves will be clean and have real push. The afternoon holds similar quality at 6ft with the same wind. This is a standout for the experienced surfer.
The water temp is sitting at 59°F which is about average for this time of year at Whangamata Beach.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The action starts on the 24th of August with a monster day for experts, followed by a couple of solid days for the skilled crew at the end of the month. The crowds at Whangamata Beach can be an issue sometimes, so keep that in mind for the good days.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 385 | 413 | 293 | 176 | 137 | 92 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 60 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.97m | 9:10AM1.84m | 9:32PM1.93m | 9:59AM1.80m | 10:18PM1.86m | 10:46AM1.75m | 11:03PM1.77m | 11:34AM1.69m | 11:49PM1.68m | 12:22PM1.62m | 00:36AM1.59m | 1:12PM1.56m | 1:26AM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.05m | 3:06AM0.06m | 3:21PM0.09m | 3:52AM0.08m | 4:09PM0.16m | 4:38AM0.13m | 4:56PM0.24m | 5:22AM0.20m | 5:42PM0.33m | 6:07AM0.28m | 6:30PM0.42m | 6:53AM0.35m | 7:19PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 385 | 413 | 293 | 176 | 137 | 63 | 73 | 73 | 19 | 60 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | N 11 | E 10 | NE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 10 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 17 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 43 | 3 | 68 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 4 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 92 | 67 | 28 | 20 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 115 | 187 | 145 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 159 | 159 | 159 | 106 | 106 | 111 | 106 | 230 | 237 | 195 |
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