Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.6°C
0.1° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 8th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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 the cards for the local stretch. I’ll be straight with you – this one’s a tough outlook to write. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but honestly, it’s looking like a proper dry spell for surfable waves. The forecast is running quiet from the start, with no real rideable energy showing up for a long stretch.

Right out of the gate, we’re looking at a flat spell. Thursday the 4th kicks off with a tiny 3ft north swell, but with a short 6-second period and a messy cross-shore wind, it’s just not going to stack up. The combined energy is weak (61), and the conditions are poor. That sets the tone for the next several days. Through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the swell drops right off to 0.7ft. The wind does clean up – we get a nice offshore breeze on Saturday, and even some glassy conditions – but there’s barely a ripple. The energy values are in the single digits and teens. It’s a heartbreakingly clean ocean with nothing to ride.

Monday the 7th sees a little bump, with a 3ft north swell in the morning, but the wind is onshore and choppy. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft from the NNW, and the combined energy skyrockets to (596) – that’s a strong pulse of energy. But the wind is still cross-shore and the conditions are described as poor. It’s a frustrating combo of size and chop.

Tuesday the 8th is the one bright spot in the whole run. The swell drops to a cleaner 4ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The real win here is the wind: light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate (182). We’re looking at *surfable waves but very ordinary conditions* – the best we’re going to get. For Whangamata Beach, that’s the standout. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so no shock to the system there.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the forecast on the 19th, it’s a long, painful gap. The swell is consistently tiny, mostly 0.7ft to 2ft, and while the wind is often offshore or even glassy, the wave energy is just too weak to break properly. The combined energy values are mostly two-digit numbers, well under 100. There’s plenty of clean, glassy ocean, especially on the 16th, 17th, and 19th, but no push to get you going. It’s a real shame – the conditions are perfect for a wave that just isn’t there.

So, to wrap it up: the only window worth a paddle is Tuesday the 8th. The swell is small but rideable, the wind is kind, and the water is as expected for the season. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a quiet stretch. Keep the board waxed and the eyes on the forecast – it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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11
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
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74
61
184
348
241
107
36
36
22
43
29
46
43
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
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20
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10
WNW
10
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15
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15
NNW
20
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5
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15
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High Tide
00:07AM1.72m
12:46PM1.72m
1:05AM1.68m
1:48PM1.71m
2:09AM1.65m
2:53PM1.72m
3:16AM1.65m
3:57PM1.76m
4:21AM1.68m
4:58PM1.81m
5:22AM1.72m
5:53PM1.86m
Low Tide
6:30AM0.21m
7:01PM0.34m
7:28AM0.23m
8:03PM0.36m
8:30AM0.25m
9:09PM0.36m
9:34AM0.24m
10:15PM0.32m
10:37AM0.21m
11:16PM0.25m
11:36AM0.17m
00:13AM0.18m
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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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