Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.4° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 14th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in on the surf for the next couple weeks. Looks like we’ve got a flat start, but a decent run’s brewin’ in the second week if you’re willin’ to wait.

The first few days are touch and go. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are basically a write-off—tiny little waves and messy wind. You’ll be lucky to get a proper knee-bender. Monday the 10th cleans up a bit, but the swell is still weak, around 3ft from the north, and the energy is pretty feeble (136). It’s more of a paddle and stretch session than anything to get excited about. Tuesday the 11th morning goes glassy, but again, the swell’s small and inconsistent.

Then we hit a bit of a trough. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th see the wind turnin’ onshore, and the swell gets bumpy, even though the size pushes up to 5ft–6ft. The energy is startin’ to build (175 to 341), but the conditions are choppy. Friday the 14th is the same story—swell hits 6ft (509 energy), but it’s messy and cross-onshore. Not great for the paddle.

But then, Saturday the 15th is where it’s at. That’s the standout. Whangamata Beach gets a clean-up with offshore winds swingin’ in from the WSW. The morning is glassy with a light breeze, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the NE, with a period of 9 seconds (388 energy). The afternoon stays good with a moderate offshore, though the swell drops a touch to 5ft. This is the best on offer across the whole forecast—clean, chest-to-head-high lines, and the offshore wind will make it smooth. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so expect a crowd or two, but it’s fair for everyone.

Sunday the 16th holds in with clean offshore winds again, but the swell drops to 4ft in the morning and 3ft in the arvo (186 and 182 energy). Still surfable, but smaller. Monday the 17th fades further to 3ft and 2ft, still clean, but you’ll be huntin’ for a runner.

After that, it’s a long, slow fade. From Tuesday the 18th right through to the end of the window on the 23rd of August, the swell drops to 2ft or less. The wave energy is pathetic (single and low double digits), and the wind is mostly light or glassy, but with no swell to work with, it’s a flat spell. That’s a solid six days of nothin’ much.

So, bottom line: if you’ve got a window, aim for Saturday the 15th. That’s the one to light up the board. The rest of the first week is a gamble, and the second week is a flat out no-go.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:21AM1.70m
2:04PM1.69m
2:22AM1.69m
3:08PM1.72m
3:27AM1.70m
4:11PM1.77m
4:31AM1.72m
5:13PM1.84m
5:33AM1.76m
6:11PM1.90m
6:31AM1.80m
7:05PM1.96m
Low Tide
7:46AM0.23m
8:15PM0.37m
8:46AM0.22m
9:20PM0.36m
9:48AM0.19m
10:25PM0.32m
10:51AM0.15m
11:29PM0.26m
11:51AM0.10m
00:29AM0.19m
12:48PM0.06m
1:25AM0.12m
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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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