Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with NNE 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 (Aug 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty flat spell. For the first week, through to Saturday the 9th of August, the surf is basically non-existent. The swell is tiny, with heights barely pushing 1ft, and the energy is weak. It's a bit of a bummer, but it's not unusual for a quiet patch, and the forecasts can change. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
The waiting game pays off on Monday the 10th. The real standout window opens up on Monday morning at Whangamata Beach. We’re looking at a solid 7.2ft swell from the NNE, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a meaty 844, which is serious. The wind is a light westerly, cross-offshore, keeping things clean. That’s the best on offer, no question. It’s pushing into the 8ft range, so this one is for the experienced crew; beginners would be out of their depth.
The run of good surf continues through the middle of the month. The swell stays around the 3.5ft to 4.5ft mark from the NE and ENE, with the wind staying light and offshore, particularly on the 14th and 15th. The 14th of August afternoon looks like a great follow-up session, with a clean 6.9ft ENE swell (501 energy) and a moderate offshore wind. The 16th and 17th of August also offer some really clean, glassy conditions in the mornings with 4.5ft to 5.2ft of ENE swell. The energy is solid (355 to 456), and the light winds will make for some tidy waves.
The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag. The swell does back off a bit, but we still have some clean windows. The 18th of August morning is glassy with a 3.6ft E swell, but the energy drops to 243. By the 19th, the wind picks up strong, and the tiny swell (2.6ft) won't be worth the hassle.
Overall, the pick of the bunch is that Monday the 10th of August for the bigger, more powerful stuff, and the calm mornings around the 16th and 17th for a more relaxed, clean session. There's a decent chance of crowds at Whangamata Beach, as it's a fairly consistent spot, so get in early if you can.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | SE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 18 | E 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | N 5 | N 6 | N 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
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 kJ | 15 | 33 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27 | 86 | 377 | 838 | 563 | 389 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 10:51PM1.76m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15AM0.23m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 838 | 563 | 389 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 12 | SE 4 | E 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 16 | NE 10 | E 16 | E 6 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 10 | E 9 | N 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 18 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 16 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 8 | WSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 33 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 27 | 86 | 377 | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 129 | 7 | 159 | 106 | 106 | 126 | 106 | 106 | 115 | 109 | 109 | 123 | 115 | 238 | 123 | 109 | 0 | 17 | 47 |
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