Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.4° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period, ESE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamata Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 0.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've had a good look at the charts for Whangamata Beach, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a bit of a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a long, dry run with barely a ripple for the next two weeks. The wave energy is just about non-existent, and honestly, there's nothing to get excited about until the very end of the outlook.

The first proper surfable day doesn't show up until Saturday, August 1st, and even then, it's only just scraping into the "surfable" category. The rest of the time before that, from now through Friday, July 31st, every single session is rated as "poor surf conditions." The swell heights are tiny, mostly between 0.3 ft and 2 ft, with combined energy readings that are weak, often in the single digits or low teens. For example, the highest energy we see in that whole period is 59 on Friday afternoon, the 17th, but that's with a 1 ft swell—it's just not enough to push anything worthwhile.

For the first week, the wind is often offshore or cross-offshore from the SW or WSW, which would keep the surface clean, but with no swell to work with, it's empty. On Tuesday, July 21st, we get a glassy morning with a 2 ft ENE swell and a period of 6 seconds, which is the closest thing to a pulse, but the energy is still only 31—weak. It's a long wait.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the very end of the period. Saturday, August 1st, has the best combo we've seen. The morning shows a 1 ft ENE swell with a period of 15 seconds, which is a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy bumps up to 82. The wind is a light WSW cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The afternoon sees a slight increase to 1 ft from the NE, still with a 15-second period, and energy at 93. Now, the water temperature is 59°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. For a beginner-friendly beach break like Whangamata, a 1 ft swell with that long period will mean very long gaps between sets, and the waves might be a bit fat and straight-breaking on the beach. It's not a classic, but it's something to paddle out for if you're desperate. The crowds are described as "sometimes," so you might have a few others with the same idea.

So, bottom line: there's a big gap of no surf for nearly two weeks, then a single day on Saturday, August 1st, that offers some very ordinary, but surfable, waves. It's not great, but it's all we've got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Period (s)
0.2
E
18
0.3
ESE
17
0.3
ESE
15
0.3
ESE
14
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.2
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13
0.2
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13
0.1
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12
0.2
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4
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0.1
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10
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10
0.1
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12
0.1
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10
0.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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55
43
37
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11
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30
28
28
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Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
5
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5
ENE
10
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
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5
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10
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:09PM2.02m
9:31AM1.84m
10:00PM1.98m
10:25AM1.79m
10:49PM1.91m
11:17AM1.74m
11:38PM1.82m
12:09PM1.68m
00:27AM1.72m
1:01PM1.62m
1:16AM1.63m
1:54PM1.57m
2:06AM1.56m
Low Tide
2:53PM-0.00m
3:30AM0.07m
3:45PM0.04m
4:21AM0.09m
4:36PM0.11m
5:11AM0.12m
5:26PM0.21m
5:59AM0.18m
6:16PM0.30m
6:47AM0.25m
7:06PM0.40m
7:35AM0.32m
7:57PM0.47m
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5:17
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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