Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Issued: 11 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
15.8° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 25th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 25th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2.5
NE
8
3
NE
9
3
NNE
8
2.2
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
218
223
237
760
1373
1148
665
418
422
287
216
314
394
450
555
369
331
233
184
194
Wind (km/h)
15
E
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
35
NE
25
NNW
25
N
10
NE
15
S
15
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
S
10
S
5
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:02AM1.76m
1:37PM1.61m
1:54AM1.68m
2:32PM1.58m
2:46AM1.61m
3:25PM1.56m
3:36AM1.57m
4:16PM1.57m
4:25AM1.55m
5:04PM1.59m
5:13AM1.55m
5:50PM1.61m
5:59AM1.56m
Low Tide
7:24AM0.24m
7:41PM0.37m
8:15AM0.29m
8:34PM0.44m
9:05AM0.33m
9:28PM0.48m
9:53AM0.35m
10:20PM0.50m
10:41AM0.36m
11:10PM0.50m
11:28AM0.35m
11:58PM0.48m
12:14PM0.33m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
4
3
3
5
32
25
5
3
9
22
1
Temp °C
14
15
15
15
14
15
15
15
15
10
13
12
8
11
12
12
13
14
12
13
14
Feels °C
11
11
12
12
8
11
10
14
13
4
6
6
4
7
8
8
10
12
8
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NE
8
2.2
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
Energy kJ
878
665
418
422
287
216
314
394
450
555
369
331
233
184
194
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
7
0.8
E
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
N
10
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
140
89
20
10
4
2
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2.5
NE
8
3
NE
9
3
NNE
8
1
SE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
SSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SW
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
73
218
223
237
760
1373
1148
36
11
6
3
3
1
1
10
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
4
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
Distance (km)
106
106
106
123
241
241
123
106
0
57
187
79
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
106
106
Best forecast wave conditions in The Coromandel
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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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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