Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.3° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (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 6PM. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM.

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

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've stared at the charts for the next couple of weeks and, to be honest, the outlook for Whangamata Beach is a bit of a fizzer. We've got a real dry spell on our hands. The first real chance at anything surfable won't show up until Tuesday the 8th, and even then, it's pretty meagre. After that, we're looking at a huge stretch of tiny, unexciting surf that just keeps disappointing. It’s the kind of forecast where you’d be better off checking back in a week or two.

Let's start with the only window that’s worth paddling out for. On Tuesday, September 8th, we finally get a bit of a pulse. The morning is the pick, with a clean 2ft swell coming from the north. The key here is the wind – it's a light offshore from the southwest, making for clean conditions. The combined swell energy is weak at 81, but hey, it's something. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The afternoon holds the same 2ft surf with the same offshore wind, keeping things tidy. It's not going to blow your mind, but it’s a surfable wave for beginners and longboarders.

After that one little blip, the whole stretch basically dries up. From Wednesday the 9th all the way through to Monday the 21st of September, it’s a long run of really poor conditions. We’re talking tiny waves, mostly under 1ft, with periods that are all over the shop but never delivering any punch. The combined swell energy rarely breaks past triple digits – mostly sitting in the weak 20s to 60s – which tells you everything. There are plenty of days with nice offshore or clean winds, but with no swell to work with, it’s just flat and frustrating.

If you're a kite surfer, the setup from the 17th onwards might look a little more interesting with the stronger breezes, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a big fat zero. It’s one of those stretches where the conditions just aren't playing the game. Best to sit this one out, mate.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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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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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
397
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29
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47
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27
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26
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
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10
S
10
SW
15
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10
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SSE
10
N
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W
10
WNW
15
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NNW
25
S
25
SW
20
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
7:10AM1.81m
7:32PM1.91m
7:58AM1.83m
8:18PM1.89m
Low Tide
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
1:22PM0.12m
1:52AM0.09m
2:10PM0.13m
2:37AM0.08m
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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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