Whangamata Beach surf break

Whangamata Beach surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 27 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Whangamata Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
21.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamata Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 12 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 2nd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 3rd Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 3rd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
Period(s) (?)1110107766678109111010109881312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20393711121810750334255181173153167137906735342723
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
ENE
20
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
WSW
15
S
5
ESE
15
S
15
SW
0
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
NNE
10
WSW
5
SW
15
NNE
5
WSW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglassoffglassonoffoffcross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:29AM
1.71
4:51PM
1.65
5:32AM
1.74
5:54PM
1.66
6:31AM
1.79
6:53PM
1.70
7:24AM
1.83
7:47PM
1.74
8:13AM
1.86
8:36PM
1.77
8:59AM
1.87
9:23PM
1.78
9:42AM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.25
10:44AM
0.37
11:09PM
0.25
11:49AM
0.34
12:11AM
0.22
12:49PM
0.28
1:08AM
0.19
1:43PM
0.22
2:00AM
0.16
2:32PM
0.17
2:48AM
0.16
3:18PM
0.14
3:34AM
0.17
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05
Sunset7:59--7:58--7:55--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:51--
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-511-----------------
Temp. °C221919191819211716181519211419201620211719
Feels °C (?)211917181518201612161216191218181320191618
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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 12 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.

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