
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 6 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, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, N swell with 418 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the forecast for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest with ya, it's a pretty slow start out there. The first decent window of surfable waves doesn't really show up until Monday the 7th of September, and even then it's a bit of a wait and see.
The first real chance to get a wet suit on is Monday afternoon the 7th. We've got a 5.9 ft swell from the north, but it's a short period, only 8 seconds, so it's gonna be a bit wonky. The swell energy is pushing 673 (moderate), but the wind is a cross-offshore from the WNW, so it'll be clean, just not great. It's a marginal call, so don't expect perfection. Tuesday the 8th is a bit of a let down, with the swell droppin' to 2.9 ft. The wind is light offshore from the SW though, so it'll be tidy, but tiny. The energy is down to 119 (weak).
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Thursday the 17th of September, it's practically flat. Swell heights are barley a whisper, mostly 0.7 ft to 1.3 ft. The wind is often offshore or clean, but with no real swell, it's just a glassy lake. You'll be sittin' on your board watchin' the horizon do nothin' for a solid week to ten days.
Now, hold on to your board shorts, because things change in a big way. The standout window is clearly Monday the 21st of September. The morning and afternoon both look unreal. We're lookin' at a solid 5.3 ft to 5.6 ft groundswell from the ENE, with a very long period of 13 seconds. That's proper energy, with readings of 953 and 868 (strong). The best part? The wind is a moderate offshore from the SSW and SW. That's gonna clean up the Whangamata Beach (New Zealand) perfectly. The break is fairly exposed to the swell, and the direction is bang on what the spot likes. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Keep in mind, it can get crowded here sometimes, so get out there early. The water temp is about 59°, which is average for this time of year, so a good 4/3 is your friend.
The days leading up to that, like Friday the 18th, there's a big 9.8 ft pulse from the NNW, but it has a strong cross-onshore wind and a short period, making it look more like a kite-surfing day than a smooth paddle session. That big swell is just gettin' chopped up.
So, the long and short of it is: be patient. The first week is a write-off. The second week has a gem of a day on the 21st. That's your best bet. The forecasts for that far out can change, but if it holds, it's gonna be a ripper.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 8 | 113 | 153 | 418 | 94 | 107 | 85 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 47 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:48PM1.71m | 2:09AM1.65m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03PM0.36m | 8:30AM0.25m | 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 | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 6 | NE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ESE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 6 | N 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 |
9 | 8 | 41 | 3 | 247 | 94 | 107 | 85 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 33 | 11 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 17 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 16 | N 7 | S 6 |
— | — | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 47 | 44 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 18 | E 16 | E 10 | — | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 14 | ENE 4 | NE 15 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | N 8 | NE 13 | N 6 | S 6 | N 9 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 44 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | NW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 |
— | 3 | 113 | 153 | 418 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 29 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 242 | 242 | 124 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 67 | 67 | 53 | 7 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 127 | 246 | 237 | 217 |
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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.










