Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, N swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the menu for Whangamata Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty lean run ahead. We’ve got a solid block of nothing happening for the first few days, and then we’re mostly looking at small, weak surf with ordinary conditions. The water temp is sitting at about 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – no nasty surprises there.
The forecast kicks off with a real dud. Wednesday the 26th through to Saturday the 29th of August is a dead loss. Tiny 0.3ft to 2ft waves, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the energy is pathetic – we’re talking combined swell energy between 4 and 38 for most of that. Not worth getting the board wet.
Sunday the 30th of August is where we finally see a pulse of life. The swell picks up to 3ft from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind swings offshore from the WSW at 16 mph. The combined energy climbs to 104–114, which is at least in the moderate zone. The conditions are clean and offshore, but the wave comment says it all: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not going to be epic, but if you’re desperate, Sunday morning or afternoon is your window.
Then we hit another flat spell. Monday the 31st through to Thursday the 3rd of September is back to tiny 1ft to 2ft waves, clean but lifeless. The energy drops right off again – down in the 20s and 30s.
The next little glimmer shows up on Friday the 4th of September, with the swell nudging up to 3ft from the NNW, but the period tanks to 5 seconds – that’s wind swell junk. The wind is cross-offshore and the energy is 84, but it's not going to be pretty.
Saturday the 5th of September is probably the best of a bad lot. We get a consistent 3ft from the NNW with a slightly better 6-second period, and it’s clean with light cross-offshore winds. The energy sits at 74–81. The wave comment is that same "surfable but very ordinary" line. It’s a small, weak day, but it’s the standout of the whole forecast.
After that, from Sunday the 6th through to Thursday the 10th of September, it’s back to tiny 0.7ft to 2ft slop, mostly clean but with barely any push. There are a couple of glassy mornings on the 8th and 9th, but with 1ft to 2ft waves and energy in the 30s and 50s, you’ll be doing more floating than surfing.
Bottom line: this is a quiet stretch. Don't expect much. The only two days worth a look are Sunday the 30th of August and Saturday the 5th of September. Neither is a ripper, but they’re the best we’ve got. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it doesn’t stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 45 | 220 | 70 | 59 | 103 | 91 | 33 | 31 | 55 | 65 | 59 | 47 | 41 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:35PM1.60m | 5:49AM1.53m | 6:19PM1.66m | 6:34AM1.58m | 7:01PM1.72m | 7:18AM1.63m | 7:41PM1.77m | 8:00AM1.68m | 8:20PM1.80m | 8:42AM1.72m | 9:00PM1.82m | 9:25AM1.75m | 9:42PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13AM0.39m | 11:47PM0.46m | 12:01PM0.34m | 00:34AM0.39m | 12:46PM0.29m | 1:18AM0.32m | 1:29PM0.25m | 1:59AM0.25m | 2:12PM0.23m | 2:40AM0.20m | 2:54PM0.22m | 3:21AM0.16m | 3:37PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 5 | E 4 | NE 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 113 | 70 | 59 | 103 | 91 | 17 | 31 | 55 | 65 | 59 | 47 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | N 13 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 5 | — | E 6 | NE 10 | E 6 | NE 9 | NE 10 | N 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | ENE 3 |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 33 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | N 12 | E 10 | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | NE 12 | E 6 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 |
3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | ESE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 31 | 45 | 220 | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 237 | 238 | 241 | 123 | 133 | 106 | 238 | 109 | 124 | 7 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 107 | 7 | 154 | 53 |
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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.
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