Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.1° 

Whangamata Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, N swell with 69 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamata Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM. 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 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 14th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, it's Rusty.

Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week and a half is a total dud. From Tuesday the 14th through to Sunday the 26th of July, the waves are mostly flat or junk. We're talking 0.7ft to 1ft dribble for days, and when a little pulse tries to show up, the wind is onshore and messy. It's a real bummer of a stretch.

But the light at the end of the tunnel is a beauty. The real deal is Monday the 27th of July at Whangamata Beach. We're looking at a solid 8ft east swell, with a 12-second period – that's a proper groundswell with real punch. The morning is glassy, dead calm. The combined energy reading is a massive 1522, so you know it's got some serious power. This is expert-level surf, so leave the foamie at home. The crowd factor is a risk at this spot, but for conditions like this, you'll take the company. Water temp is about 60°F, which is standard for the season.

The afternoon of the 27th is still a ripper, with 7ft east swell, clean offshore winds, and 966 energy. It's a close second to the morning session, but the morning is the clear winner. Get on it.

After that, it drops off quickly, so your window is tight. The wait is long, but Monday morning is the payoff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
13
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
18
0.2
E
17
0.3
ESE
16
0.3
ESE
17
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.7
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.2
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
69
20
11
9
9
13
27
26
23
52
54
22
16
15
19
28
23
12
12
11
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NW
5
W
5
SW
5
NW
5
W
5
W
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:27PM1.94m
6:45AM1.85m
7:23PM1.99m
7:42AM1.87m
8:17PM2.02m
8:37AM1.86m
9:09PM2.02m
9:31AM1.84m
10:00PM1.98m
10:25AM1.79m
10:49PM1.91m
11:17AM1.74m
11:38PM1.82m
Low Tide
12:06PM0.05m
00:43AM0.18m
1:04PM0.01m
1:41AM0.12m
1:59PM-0.01m
2:37AM0.08m
2:53PM-0.00m
3:30AM0.07m
3:45PM0.04m
4:21AM0.09m
4:36PM0.11m
5:11AM0.12m
5:26PM0.21m
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7:28
7:26
7:26
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7:24
7:24
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5:15
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:20
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6
Temp °C
14
16
13
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15
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16
12
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10
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Feels °C
13
15
12
14
14
12
14
14
8
9
9
7
9
9
8
8
6
6
6
7
7
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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.

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