
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Grab your wetsuit, but maybe not your hopes just yet. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and, honestly, a bit sad for Whangamata Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing happening before a little pulse of energy tries to show up, but even that’s not going to save the day.
Right now, through the 8th, it’s flat out hopeless. We're talking ankle-biters with swell heights around 0.3ft to 0.7ft. The water’s at 58°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is super weak, sitting between 8 and 22, which is just a puddle. There might be a few clean moments with the light offshore breezes, but you’d be surfing whitewash. Don’t bother.
Then we get a bit of a bump on the 9th, but it’s a messy one. A north-northwest wind kicks up to 12 mph, blowing cross-onshore, and the swell jumps to around 3ft to 4ft, but it’s short-period junk at 6-7 seconds. The energy gets to 82 and then 160, but it’s all chop and rain. This is not surfable; it’s just a mess.
The 10th and 11th see the swell sticking around at 4ft to 4ft, but the period stretches to 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate, between 178 and 230. Still, the wind is light cross-onshore, putting ripples all over it. It’s ordinary, mushy stuff. Not worth the paddle.
From the 12th through the 15th, we finally get some clean conditions. The wind goes light offshore or even glassy at times, and the swell holds around 4ft to 4ft from the northeast. The energy is moderate, in the 145 to 235 range. This is the best of a bad bunch. The morning of the 12th and 13th look the cleanest, but the waves are still just average. It’s a beginner-level wave, so if you’re just learning, maybe you can get some soft, crumbly ones. But for anyone else, it’s a struggle.
The 16th and 17th are a bit more of the same – 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is stronger, 12-16 mph, cross-off. It stays clean, but the energy is dropping. The 18th and 19th see the swell fade back to 2ft to 3ft, and by the 20th, we’re back to almost nothing. The long-range stuff is just a tease.
So, the honest truth is, there’s nothing in this 16-day window that’s a standout. The closest we get is a few clean mornings on the 12th and 13th, but the waves are just too weak and short-period to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, go for it, but I’d be checking the forecast again. It won’t be flat forever.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 5 | E 18 | E 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 15 | E 15 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 62 | 150 | 92 | 181 | 172 | 165 | 221 | 221 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:19AM1.66m | 11:36PM1.74m | 12:09PM1.66m | 00:25AM1.72m | 1:04PM1.67m | 1:21AM1.70m | 2:04PM1.69m | 2:22AM1.69m | 3:08PM1.72m | 3:27AM1.70m | 4:11PM1.77m | 4:31AM1.72m | 5:13PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.31m | 6:00AM0.22m | 6:20PM0.34m | 6:51AM0.23m | 7:15PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.23m | 8:15PM0.37m | 8:46AM0.22m | 9:20PM0.36m | 9:48AM0.19m | 10:25PM0.32m | 10:51AM0.15m | 11:29PM0.26m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 15 | E 15 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
14 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 92 | 181 | 172 | 165 | 221 | 221 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 16 | NE 10 | E 16 | E 6 | N 13 | N 12 | E 10 | N 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 11 | N 13 |
2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 19 | E 9 | E 18 | SE 4 | NE 10 | E 16 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 6 | NE 10 | N 12 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | — |
2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 62 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 7 | 106 | 106 | 118 | 106 | 106 | 126 | 106 | 109 | 109 | 123 | 238 | 241 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 106 | 24 |
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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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