Whangamata Beach surf break

Whangamata Beach surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 NZST
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Whangamata Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 12AM. 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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.4
NNW
0.1
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
1
N
1.5
N
2
N
1.5
N
1.4
N
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
Period(s) (?)13131312121111714141312667776766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42334516371442391541614126118143523318755504334
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
15
ESE
25
SSE
40
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--
Sunset-5:52--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:45--5:45--5:44-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-31----------36-1-92939
Temp. °C191615171816181713191915191817171713151315
Feels °C (?)1714131213131412101717131414141314121289
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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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