Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, N swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with N 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 (Aug 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s talk Whangamata Beach in proper feet and Fahrenheit. Water temp’s about 58°, which is average for now.
Things don’t kick off until Monday the 10th of August. You’ll see a small, weak swell around 4ft from the NNE, with an 8-second period and moderate energy (207). The wind is light and cross-off from the WSW, so it’s clean but pretty ordinary. This spot’s a beginner wave anyway, so no worries.
Tuesday the 11th is the pick. Early morning it’s glassy with a light SW breeze, swell drops to 3ft from the NNE, low energy (87). For a clean, small day on the beach, this is your best. Crowds can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out.
Wednesday the 12th goes bad. Onshore ENE wind at 15 mph, swell hits 5ft, and it’s just poor surf. That onshore wind and rain sticks around through Thursday and Friday morning.
Friday afternoon the 14th, the wind turns glassy from the SE, swell is 4ft from the NE, but the period’s only 6 seconds, so weak and ordinary.
Saturday the 15th is the standout. Moderate W to WSW cross-off wind keeps it clean, swell from the ENE around 4ft with a longer 9-second period, giving solid energy (351). This is the best window—clean, decent size, and some push. The longer period might make it a bit straight for a beach break, but it’s your top call.
From Sunday the 16th, it’s all downhill. Swell drops, wind gets messy, and by Monday the 17th we’re at 3ft with offshore SW wind—clean but small. Then a long flat spell hits. From Tuesday the 18th right through to Sunday the 24th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy and poor conditions. There’s a small bump on Monday the 24th with 4ft from the NE and 213 energy, but the cross-shore wind and short period keep it poor.
So, your best bets: Tuesday the 11th morning for clean, glassy little waves, and Saturday the 15th for the best mix of size, clean wind, and energy. After that, it’s a long wait.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 89 | 475 | 192 | 137 | 104 | 79 | 83 | 85 | 138 | 234 | 375 | 181 | 91 | 80 | 103 | 120 | 184 | 286 | 189 | 242 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:08PM1.72m | 3:27AM1.70m | 4:11PM1.77m | 4:31AM1.72m | 5:13PM1.84m | 5:33AM1.76m | 6:11PM1.90m | 6:31AM1.80m | 7:05PM1.96m | 7:27AM1.83m | 7:56PM1.98m | 8:19AM1.85m | 8:45PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.36m | 9:48AM0.19m | 10:25PM0.32m | 10:51AM0.15m | 11:29PM0.26m | 11:51AM0.10m | 00:29AM0.19m | 12:48PM0.06m | 1:25AM0.12m | 1:41PM0.04m | 2:17AM0.08m | 2:32PM0.05m | |||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | 1 | 11 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | NE 13 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | N 12 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 7 | 233 | 192 | 137 | 104 | 79 | 83 | 85 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 181 | 91 | 80 | 103 | 120 | 184 | 286 | 189 | 242 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | N 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 14 | N 7 | E 10 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 16 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 65 | 130 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 12 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 16 | NE 10 | E 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 33 | 89 | 475 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 138 | 234 | 375 | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 79 | 123 | 123 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 123 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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