Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell ya how it’s looking for our stretch of coast here. We got a slow start, real slow. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off with tiny dribbles and nothing doing. Hold tight, because the second week is where it all turns on, big time.

Right now, and for the next several days, we’ve got next to nothing. There are a few small pulses but the wind and conditions aren't cooperating. It’s a total flat spell until we get past the middle of the month. The first real action kicks off around July 19th, with things building nicely after that.

Now, let’s talk about the good stuff. The standout period is from the afternoon of July 20th right through the 24th. Whangamata Beach is where you want to be. The swell comes from the east around 6.9ft, building to 9.8ft, with a period of 9 to 12 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell, with some good energy behind it. The wind is offshore or glassy, which means the waves will be clean and well-shaped. The water temp is sitting at 59.4°, totally normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

On the afternoon of July 22nd, we get an offshore wind and an 8.2ft easterly swell at 12 seconds, that’s a proper point-break kind of wave, though this is a beach. Just be aware, once the swell pushes over 8.2ft, this is expert territory only. The morning of July 23rd is looking just as solid with a 9.8ft easterly swell and offshore wind. That’s big, clean, and powerful.

A couple of things to note: the swell direction from the east is bang on what this break likes. And yeah, crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so get in early or plan for a quieter bank.

The last few days of July still hold some decent swell but the wind gets a bit stronger, with it reaching 12-16 mph. It will still be clean, just a bit more wind in the face. July 26th still has a 8.2ft swell and offshore winds, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it won't have quite the same grunt.

So bottom line: the first week and a half is a total dud. Don’t even bother. But from July 20th onwards, it’s game on. The best of the best is July 22nd and 23rd – big, clean, glassy waves for the crew who know what they’re doing. For the average punter, the 20th and 21st will be your more manageable window.

Stay stoked.

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