
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with 328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'm gonna level with ya – the next couple of weeks at Whangamata Beach are a real mixed bag, and honestly, mostly a flat, quiet one. We've got a long stretch of nothing much to really get excited about, but there's a little flicker of hope right at the end.
First up, the water's sitting at 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a write-off. From Monday the 27th of July right through to Thursday the 30th, we're looking at tiny, weak dribble – swell heights around 1ft to 1.6ft from the ESE/E. The wave energy is barely registering (58 to 91), and while the early mornings are glassy, the waves are just too small to bother with. It's "poor surf conditions" all the way.
Then Friday the 31st of July throws a bit of a curveball. The swell bumps up to 4.9ft from the NNW, but it's got a short, choppy 7-second period. The wave energy jumps to 366 (moderate), which sounds promising, but it's a messy, wind-affected swell with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. It's more of a miss than a hit.
From Saturday the 1st of August, we hit a real quiet patch. For the next six days, the swell drops right back to 0.7ft or 0.3ft. The energy is pitiful (18 to 27), and even though the winds are offshore or glassy, there's just no wave to ride. It's a proper lull. On Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, we're down to 0.3ft with a super long 19-second period, but with no height, it's a flat calm.
Now, the end of the run gets interesting. On Friday the 7th of August, a short-period swell (6 seconds) shows up from the ENE at 5.2ft to 5.6ft, with the energy at 244 (moderate). But the wind is a light cross-onshore, keeping it messy. The following days, the 8th and 9th, see more onshore winds and rain, with the swell building to 5.9ft on Sunday the 9th (energy 463 – moderate to strong), but it's wind-ravaged and poor.
The one standout that has me perking up is Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning starts with a clean 4.3ft from the NE (period 8 seconds) and a gentle offshore from the WSW. The energy is 233 (moderate). Then the afternoon looks even better: 4.6ft from the NE, period 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. The energy jumps to 371 (moderate), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to circle on your calendar. The swell is a bit much for beginners at over 4.9ft on the morning, but by the afternoon it's a solid, clean wave for the experienced crew. The break is fairly consistent, and the offshore wind is a massive plus. It's a genuine chance to get a proper session in after a long, quiet spell.
Bottom line: you're waiting a long time, but the 11th of August afternoon is the real deal. The rest is a lot of waiting around.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NNW 7 | N 7 | ESE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 15 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
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50 | 55 | 55 | 32 | 59 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 76 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 195 | 102 | 41 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:20PM1.57m | 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 | 10:56AM0.40m | 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 | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 15 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
50 | 55 | 55 | 32 | 59 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 76 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 103 | 102 | 16 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 4 | N 6 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | N 10 | ESE 4 | — | E 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 17 | ENE 17 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 3 |
5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 62 | 75 | 41 | 28 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | E 11 | N 11 | NE 10 | — | E 6 | — | E 12 | N 9 | N 9 | E 19 | E 18 | NE 18 | ENE 17 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 7 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | SW 2 | — | SE 3 |
9 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 195 | 8 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 238 | 2 | 154 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 159 | 159 | 245 | 159 |
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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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