Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.2° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right, mate, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a total write-off for Whangamata Beach. It’s one of those painful stretches where the ocean just isn’t cooperating. We’re looking at close to ten days of tiny, weak surf with barely any energy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is struggling to get past 30 (29), and the swell height is down around 0.7ft. It’s clean, sure, with a glassy morning on Thursday the 6th and some offshore wind, but you can’t ride a ripple. For a beginner-friendly break, it’s just frustrating.

Then, around the 12th of August, we get a bit more juice in the water, but the wind and rain ruin it. Onshore breezes and rain showers make a mess of things. The real tease comes on the 14th. Friday afternoon it finally turns offshore with a 4ft swell from the NE, but the forecast says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s a glimmer, but not the one.

The standout window is the weekend of the 15th and 16th. Saturday the 15th afternoon the wind goes offshore with a clean 7ft swell from the NE. The combined energy jumps to 557 – moderate wave energy, and it’s clean. That’s a good session. But the real hero is Sunday the 16th. Sunday morning has a 10ft NE swell, clean with a cross-off breeze, and the combined energy is a strong 1169. That’s big – too big for beginners, this is for experienced surfers only. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period wind swell, but for Whangamata Beach, it’s the best you’ll see. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 58°. Sunday afternoon keeps it pumping with an 8ft NNE swell and a combined energy of 1759, which is very strong. It’s an excellent call for those who know what they’re doing.

The surf settles down after that, but it’s still rideable. Don’t hold your breath for the first week; just pencil in that Sunday the 16th and prepare for a crowd, because when it’s that good, everyone knows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.8
SE
5
0.2
ENE
12
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ENE
12
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ENE
11
0.1
E
18
0.1
NE
11
0.1
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16
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16
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16
0.1
NE
15
0.4
NNW
5
1.2
N
6
0.9
N
7
0.5
N
6
0.5
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7
0.4
NNE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
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30
14
14
12
6
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10
5
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8
8
113
88
20
23
13
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
S
15
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
W
10
W
10
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10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:50AM1.64m
10:09PM1.77m
10:33AM1.65m
10:51PM1.76m
11:19AM1.66m
11:36PM1.74m
12:09PM1.66m
00:25AM1.72m
1:04PM1.67m
1:21AM1.70m
2:04PM1.69m
2:22AM1.69m
3:08PM1.72m
Low Tide
4:01PM0.27m
4:32AM0.24m
4:44PM0.29m
5:15AM0.23m
5:30PM0.31m
6:00AM0.22m
6:20PM0.34m
6:51AM0.23m
7:15PM0.36m
7:46AM0.23m
8:15PM0.37m
8:46AM0.22m
9:20PM0.36m
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5:30
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Temp °C
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11
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8
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Feels °C
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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.

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