Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NE swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Whangamata Beach. It’s gonna be a slow burn, but there are a couple of windows worth paddling out for.
The start is rough. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are blown out – strong cross-onshore wind and rain. Water temp is about 58°, which is normal for the season. Monday morning shows a clean 4ft swell from the NNE with a light offshore breeze, but the call is just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The energy is moderate (219), but it’s not a standout.
Tuesday the 11th morning is your first real shot. Glassy conditions, a 3ft swell from the NNE, 8-second period, and a light offshore from the SW. The combined energy is weak (87), but for a clean, small-wave session, this is the pick of the early week. Crowds are “sometimes,” so it won’t be packed.
From Tuesday afternoon through Friday the 14th, it’s a mess. Onshore wind, rain, and the swell gets lumpy. The energy spikes to 610 on Friday afternoon, but that’s a 6ft NE swell with onshore wind – that’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.
Saturday the 15th morning is the best of the whole outlook. A clean 5ft groundswell from the ENE, 8-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. The combined energy is strong at 338, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid session – clean, powerful, and worth the wait. It’s a bit big for beginners, but good for everyone else.
Sunday the 16th is smaller and cleaner, but nothing special. From Monday the 17th through the 24th, it’s a long, flat run. Tiny swells, glassy mornings, but barely any push. The 15-second period on Friday the 21st is a long-period groundswell, but it’s only 0.3ft – just a ripple. Energy is 11. That’s not surf.
So, the standout is Tuesday the 11th morning for a clean, glassy 3ft session, and Saturday the 15th morning for the best combo of size, clean conditions, and solid energy. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 109 | 287 | 202 | 137 | 101 | 79 | 83 | 169 | 161 | 135 | 173 | 159 | 157 | 112 | 123 | 342 | 418 | 334 | 132 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | 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 | 2 | 15 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | NE 13 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 13 | E 16 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 7 | 287 | 202 | 137 | 101 | 79 | 83 | — | 161 | 135 | 173 | 3 | 5 | 112 | 66 | 188 | 418 | 334 | 132 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 7 | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 27 | 76 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 12 | E 13 | N 13 | N 12 | — | E 11 | E 10 | N 11 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | — | N 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 90 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | NNE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | W 2 | W 3 |
| kJ | 33 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 169 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 159 | 157 | — | 123 | 342 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 106 | 79 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 47 | 0 | 109 | 123 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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