Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same rundown in feet and Fahrenheit.
It’s slim pickings for the next week and a half. A whole lot of flatness, with only a couple of moments that’ll get you excited. The first week is pretty much a dud.
From Tuesday 28 July through to Monday 10 August, the surf is tiny. We’re talking wave heights from 0.3 ft to 2 ft, with combined energy readings mostly under 100 (38 to 129). There’s a quick pulse on Friday 31 July morning where the swell hits 5 ft from a short-period NNW windswell of 7 seconds, with energy reading 395. But it’s a messy one with 20 km/h winds blowing cross-offshore. It’s not worth the hassle. The conditions are clean at times, but the waves aren’t offering anything.
There’s a big gap here – from Tuesday 28 July all the way to Monday 10 August there’s no real surf to recommend. It’s a long, quiet stretch, only broken by that rough Friday 31 July bump.
Now, the first highlight rolls in on Tuesday 11 August. The morning at Whangamata Beach shows a 3 ft swell from the NE with a period of 6 seconds, combined energy at 70, and glassy conditions. The wind is from the SW at 5 km/h. It’s small and weak, but those glassy conditions will make it a fun, gentle session for a longboard or foamie. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
But the big one – the one to wait for – is Wednesday morning, 12 August. This is the peak. At Whangamata Beach, the swell hits 8 ft from the NE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1880 – that’s serious power. The wind is glassy from the SSW at 5 km/h. The direction is NE, which is a good match for this spot. This is clean, powerful, and strictly for experienced surfers. Over 8 ft is expert territory. The period is moderate so the waves will hold shape. This is the best window in the whole forecast. Everything else is either flat or blown out. Mark that morning.
Other than that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | N 6 | NNW 7 | E 12 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 15 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
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 kJ | 55 | 32 | 59 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 76 | 72 | 72 | 97 | 200 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:30AM1.52m | 6:07PM1.61m | 6:17AM1.55m | 6:51PM1.66m | 7:02AM1.57m | 7:33PM1.70m | 7:45AM1.60m | 8:13PM1.74m | 8:27AM1.62m | 8:52PM1.76m | 9:08AM1.63m | 9:30PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.52m | 11:45AM0.37m | 00:17AM0.48m | 12:32PM0.33m | 1:04AM0.43m | 1:16PM0.29m | 1:48AM0.38m | 1:58PM0.26m | 2:31AM0.33m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:12AM0.29m | 3:20PM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Feels °C | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | E 13 | ENE 15 | ENE 16 | SE 4 | ENE 14 |
| kJ | 55 | 32 | 59 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 76 | 72 | 72 | 38 | 110 | 50 | 34 | 17 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 5 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | N 10 | ESE 4 | — | E 12 | NNE 3 | NE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 13 | E 13 | N 6 | E 12 | E 10 | ENE 14 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | E 10 | — | E 12 | E 12 | N 9 | E 11 | NE 18 | NE 18 | ENE 17 | ENE 17 | ENE 17 | N 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 9 | 97 | 200 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 30 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 106 | 106 | 37 | 159 |
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