
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SE 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 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are a pretty lean stretch for the local banks. We’ve got a long quiet patch before things finally show a glimmer of life. Stick with me, and I’ll walk you through it.
The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t kick in until Saturday, 8 August at Whangamata Beach. That morning, a north swell pushes in at 5 ft with a period of 8 seconds. It’s not a standout groundswell, but the combined energy is moderate (309), and the wind is glassy – dead calm – which will leave the surface silky smooth. That’s your best bet for clean, fun waves. The early part of the day is looking good, but this is a shorter-period swell, so the waves will be a bit more crumbly and less powerful. The water is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year. The afternoon holds similar conditions, 5 ft and glassy, with combined energy at 323. It’s not giant, but it’s clean, consistent, and very rideable for a beginner-friendly beach.
Before that, we’re in a drought. From Saturday morning, 1 August through to Friday afternoon, 7 August, the surf is tiny – under 2 ft – with weak energy readings mostly in the teens and twenties. There’s a glassy moment on Wednesday afternoon, 5 August, with 0.7 ft, but you’d be lucky to get a ride. That’s a full seven days of flat to near-flat conditions. Don’t bother.
After the promising Saturday, things go downhill fast. Sunday, 9 August brings onshore easterly winds at 16–19 mph, and the swell drops to 3 ft, but it’s choppy and lumpy. The combined energy (195) isn’t terrible, but the wind kills it. From Monday, 10 August through to Sunday, 16 August, the story is persistent onshore flow from the east and northeast, with winds often hitting 19–22 mph. Swell hovers between 1 ft and 3 ft, with periods under 10 seconds, and energy readings bounce between 31 and 208. It’s mostly messy, wind-affected, and honestly not worth the paddle. The one exception might be Sunday morning, 16 August, when the wind goes glassy again, but with only 1 ft of weak, short-period swell, it’s a long shot for a few knee-high runners.
So, the standout is undeniably Saturday, 8 August at Whangamata Beach. It’s a clean, glassy day with waist-high waves and a beginner-friendly vibe. If you’ve got a log or a funboard, that’s the morning to get out. The rest of the window is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 5 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 25 | 41 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 271 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.76m | 9:08AM1.63m | 9:30PM1.77m | 9:50AM1.64m | 10:09PM1.77m | 10:33AM1.65m | 10:51PM1.76m | 11:19AM1.66m | 11:36PM1.74m | 12:09PM1.66m | 00:25AM1.72m | 1:04PM1.67m | 1:21AM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:12AM0.29m | 3:20PM0.25m | 3:52AM0.26m | 4:01PM0.27m | 4:32AM0.24m | 4:44PM0.29m | 5:15AM0.23m | 5:30PM0.31m | 6:00AM0.22m | 6:20PM0.34m | 6:51AM0.23m | 7:15PM0.36m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | E 12 | NNE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | ENE 15 |
13 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | N 6 | ENE 15 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 13 |
55 | 7 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 17 | NNE 6 | E 12 | E 10 | NE 10 | N 7 | NE 16 | — | E 18 | — | E 16 | E 16 | E 18 | NE 7 | E 18 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 16 | NE 15 | — |
28 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 9 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 7 |
— | 8 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 271 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 106 | 22 | 7 | 129 | 123 | 195 | 234 | 127 | 154 | 159 | 106 | 106 | 129 | 53 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 21 | 0 |
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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.











