Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, ESE swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 0.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this outlook for the Whangamata Beach area is a quiet one for a long stretch. We've got a big gap of nothing but small, poor surf to start, and it's not until the end of the month that we finally see a bit of a pulse.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a real patience test. From now through to the 30th of July, it's basically flat or tiny. The swell is miniscule, the energy is weak, and the scores are all zeros. That's a solid two-week stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. The finder's not recommending anything, and honestly, for a beach like this, a blank run this long is a bit more normal when the swell windows don't line up.
The only time we get a glimpse of something is on the 31st of July, a Friday. We see a jump in swell, with a wave height of 4 ft from the North, and a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy kicks up to 181 (moderate energy), which is the most we've seen. The wind looks clean, offshore from the SW at 15 km/h. It's described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," scoring a 1/10. It's not a standout by any stretch, but it's the only game in town. The swell direction is North, which is not the optimum northeast for this spot, but it's the best we've got.
For the 31st, that Friday afternoon, Whangamata Beach might offer a few small, clean rollers. It's a beginner-friendly beach, but with the swell only at 4 ft, it's still a safe size for a learner. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
So, the takeaway: don't bother checking the cam until the 31st of July. Even then, keep your expectations low. It's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 10 | N 10 | E 11 | E 11 |
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 kJ | 24 | 55 | 42 | 37 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
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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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 17 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 55 | 42 | 37 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | NE 10 | E 18 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | E 3 | — | N 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | E 17 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 154 | 154 | 111 | 106 | 111 | 106 | 106 | 129 | 115 | 111 | 126 | 115 | 106 | 159 |
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