
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Whangamata Beach.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The next few days are looking pretty flat with hardly any energy in the water, so don’t bother rushing down there just yet. The combined swell energy is barely registering – we’re seeing values like 28 and 22 (moderate breeze) – and the waves are tiny, around 0.7 ft to 3 ft. It’s a real quiet spell, so you’re better off waxing your board or checking the tide pools.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Monday the 7th of September. Monday morning brings a bit of a pulse with a 6 ft swell from the NNW, but the period is a short 7 seconds and there’s some light rain around. The combined energy jumps to 531 (moderate to strong), but the conditions are described as "marginal." It’s more of a messy, peaky beach break that might be a bit lumpy for a paddle. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a 3 ft north swell, and a light cross-off wind from the west, making it smooth enough for a surf. It’s nothing special, but it’s surfable.
Through the middle of the week, from Tuesday the 8th to Thursday the 10th, the waves are small and weak, staying under 3 ft, but the wind is the real story. We’re getting clean offshore or cross-off breezes from the WSW and SW, around 9 mph. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The conditions are “clean” and “gentle offshore and clean,” but with such tiny swell (combined energy in the 80-100 range), it’s really just a longboard or a foiler session. The standout in this stretch is Thursday afternoon the 10th – a 1 ft NE swell with a very long 14 second period. That’s groundswell, and it’s clean with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is only 72 (weak), but for a little log, it’ll be glassy and fun.
Now, the big one is coming. Mark your calendars for Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning is looking like the best on offer across the whole 16-day window. Whangamata Beach is firing with a 8 ft swell from the NNW, 8 second period, and combined energy of 921 (strong). The wind is a light 9 mph from the west, which is a clean cross-off. That’s 8 ft of solid, punchy beach break – it’s getting into the "too big for beginners" territory, but for any intermediate to advanced surfer, that’s a proper session. The water is clear, and the crowd factor is worth noting: this spot can get busy, so expect company. It’s one of those rare days where the forecast lines up, and it’s a real standout.
After that, the swell drops off again quickly. The rest of the second week is mostly small, clean conditions with 0.7 ft to 3 ft waves and long period groundswells (12-14 seconds) from the ENE. The energy is weak (below 50), and the wind stays offshore or cross-off. It’s pretty, but not for surfing unless you’re on a stand-up paddle board or a kite. In fact, with the consistent offshore winds and small, clean waves, a few of those days might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Keep your eyes on that Wednesday the 16th. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 13 | NE 13 |
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16 | 50 | 43 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 123 | 292 | 196 | 165 | 63 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 46 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.74m | 00:07AM1.72m | 12:46PM1.72m | 1:05AM1.68m | 1:48PM1.71m | 2:09AM1.65m | 2:53PM1.72m | 3:16AM1.65m | 3:57PM1.76m | 4:21AM1.68m | 4:58PM1.81m | 5:22AM1.72m | 5:53PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.31m | 6:30AM0.21m | 7:01PM0.34m | 7:28AM0.23m | 8:03PM0.36m | 8:30AM0.25m | 9:09PM0.36m | 9:34AM0.24m | 10:15PM0.32m | 10:37AM0.21m | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:36AM0.17m | 00:13AM0.18m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 6 |
10 | 10 | 43 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 160 | 96 | 165 | 63 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | N 5 | — | — | — | E 18 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 16 | NE 16 | NE 17 | ENE 15 | ENE 8 | N 6 | ENE 14 | NE 13 | ENE 9 |
2 | — | 10 | 10 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 46 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | E 16 | — | NE 16 | E 14 | — | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | — | ENE 9 | NE 13 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | — | 21 | 18 | — | 8 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — |
16 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 17 | 123 | 292 | 196 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 238 | 238 | 7 | 127 | 267 | 245 | 242 | 242 | 245 | 265 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 67 | 66 | 126 | 53 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
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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.










