Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Whangamata Beach.
Truth is, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell and not much to get excited about. The first real chance of a wave arrives on Monday, the 7th of September, but even then, it’s only just surfable.
The standout moment, and I mean the *only* one that’s worth paddling out for, looks to be Tuesday, the 8th of September. Early morning we’ve got 3 ft of swell from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is absolutely glassy – a SE breeze at 3 mph. That’s clean, smooth, and perfect for a longboard or a foamie. The combined energy is moderate (89), so there’s a little bit of push. The afternoon gets even better with 4 ft from the north, still glassy, and the energy jumps up (238) - that’s the best combo of the whole forecast. Crowds are possible here, so get out early if you can. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit should do.
On Monday the 7th, the morning is a write-off with onshore wind and rain, but the afternoon cleans up nicely. A 4 ft swell from the north, 8 second period, and a light W wind at 6 mph making it cross-off. It’s rideable, but it’s ordinary. The swell energy is moderate (177) so there’s some grunt, but it’s not the best shape.
After that, it’s a slow grind. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the forecast, we’re looking at tiny, gutless waves. The swell barely reaches 2 ft for most of it, and the energy numbers are mostly in the single or low double digits. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, which would be great if there was any swell to ride, but there isn’t. Even the longer period swells (12-14 seconds) that pop up around the 10th to the 14th are too small to do anything with. We stay clean, but it’s a flat spell.
For a beginner, Tuesday the 8th is your window. The swell is under 5 ft, so it’s perfectly manageable. For anyone else, it’s mostly a waiting game. The forecast can change, but right now, this is a long, quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 |
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 kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 117 | 153 | 169 | 65 | 83 | 145 | 68 | 29 | 37 | 64 | 62 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:18AM1.77m | 6:44PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:31PM0.14m | 1:04AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 6 | NE 9 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 3 | 169 | 65 | 83 | 83 | 68 | 29 | 37 | 64 | 62 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 9 | E 18 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 3 | NE 16 | NE 17 | N 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 14 | NNW 5 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 47 | 9 | 43 | 42 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | — | NE 14 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | E 9 | — | ENE 9 | NE 13 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 8 | 21 | 21 | 2 | — | 16 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | NW 4 | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 117 | 153 | — | — | — | 145 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 241 | 242 | 242 | 245 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 2 | 77 | 154 | 237 |
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