Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Issued: 5 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
16.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ESE swell with 603 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
12
1
E
12
1
E
11
0.9
E
12
0.9
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
637
484
432
502
512
323
244
154
219
603
392
507
394
290
365
317
330
268
250
214
199
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
5
S
0
NNE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
E
5
WSW
5
WNW
0
N
5
WNW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
5:04PM1.59m
5:13AM1.55m
5:50PM1.61m
5:59AM1.56m
6:35PM1.64m
6:43AM1.57m
7:18PM1.67m
7:27AM1.58m
8:01PM1.70m
8:10AM1.59m
8:42PM1.71m
8:52AM1.58m
9:21PM1.72m
9:33AM1.57m
Low Tide
11:10PM0.50m
11:28AM0.35m
11:58PM0.48m
12:14PM0.33m
00:45AM0.46m
12:59PM0.31m
1:30AM0.43m
1:42PM0.29m
2:15AM0.41m
2:25PM0.28m
2:58AM0.39m
3:06PM0.28m
3:40AM0.37m
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
 mm
Temp °C
17
13
17
17
13
13
14
12
12
13
12
12
12
10
10
11
10
11
13
11
13
Feels °C
16
10
14
14
9
8
9
8
8
9
9
11
11
8
9
9
8
9
12
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
12
1
E
12
1
E
11
0.9
E
12
0.9
E
11
Energy kJ
637
484
432
502
512
323
244
154
219
440
392
507
394
290
365
317
330
268
250
214
199
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.4
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
1
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
5
1.8
ESE
10
Energy kJ
6
4
4
58
55
74
39
603
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
22
0
0
106
106
106
106
55
106
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Coromandel
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
5
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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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