Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.2°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM. 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for Whangamata Beach. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust, with not much to get excited about. There’s a long gap where nothing’s happening, then a few days where it’s just not worth paddling out. Let’s break it down.

The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Through Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th, we’ve got tiny swell at 0.3 ft, coming from the NE, but it’s just not enough. The wind is light and clean on Wednesday, but the swell is basically non-existent. Thursday morning has a light cross-off, but again, nothing to ride. A total write-off.

Then Friday the 28th through Saturday the 29th, the swell picks up a bit, but it’s still small – 2 ft to 4 ft, from the N and NNE. The problem is the wind is cross-onshore, and it gets choppy. Saturday afternoon has heavy rain and 25 km/h winds, so it’s messy. The combined energy is weak, only up to 94, so it’s not doing much.

Sunday the 30th through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get a bit of a cleaner run with the wind swinging offshore or cross-off from the WSW and W. The swell stays small, 1 ft to 4 ft, and the period is short, around 8 seconds. The energy is weak, in the 50s to 140s. It’s clean, but there’s just not enough push. You might get a slide, but it’s not going to be memorable.

The rest of the first week and into the second week, from Thursday the 3rd to Saturday the 5th, it’s more of the same – small swell, clean conditions, but nothing over 4 ft. The energy is still weak, mostly under 170. It’s a total flat spell.

Now, the only real standout is on Monday the 7th of September. The swell jumps to 8 ft in the morning, rising to 10 ft in the afternoon, from the N. The period is 8-9 seconds, so it’s a short-period swell, but the energy is strong – 807 in the morning and 1279 in the afternoon. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. But, and this is a big but, 10 ft is only for experts. The wind is a fresh 25-30 km/h, so it’s going to be lumpy. The comment says “marginal” for that afternoon, and with that size, it’s a big, powerful ocean. For those who are keen, it’s the best on offer, but it’s a serious session.

After that, Tuesday the 8th through Thursday the 10th, the swell drops back to 2 ft to 6 ft, with clean conditions. The energy is moderate, up to 568 on Thursday morning, but the swell is still short-period. It’s not going to be the day.

So, in a nutshell, there’s a long gap of tiny surf until the 7th of September, which is the only standout, but it’s big and windy. The rest is for the kites or the flat spell. Keep an eye on that Monday, but don’t hold your breath.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
5:35PM1.60m
5:49AM1.53m
6:19PM1.66m
6:34AM1.58m
7:01PM1.72m
7:18AM1.63m
7:41PM1.77m
8:00AM1.68m
8:20PM1.80m
8:42AM1.72m
9:00PM1.82m
9:25AM1.75m
9:42PM1.82m
Low Tide
11:47PM0.46m
12:01PM0.34m
00:34AM0.39m
12:46PM0.29m
1:18AM0.32m
1:29PM0.25m
1:59AM0.25m
2:12PM0.23m
2:40AM0.20m
2:54PM0.22m
3:21AM0.16m
3:37PM0.22m
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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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