Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.3° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at Whangamata Beach for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – there's not a single day in this 16-day window that's gonna get your blood pumping. The swell is tiny, mostly 0.7ft to 3ft, and the direction is hanging around east to east-northeast, which is okay for this spot but the energy just isn't there. The combined energy readings are in the low to moderate range (45 up to 181), but the wave heights are just too small to push any real shape. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The first few days from Saturday 18 July through to Wednesday 22 July are all marked "poor surf conditions" – tiny waves, mostly 0.7ft to 2ft, with periods under 8 seconds. That's windswell trash, not something you paddle out for. The winds are often offshore or glassy, which is cruel because it's clean but there's nothing to ride.

Thursday 23 July afternoon shows a little glimmer – 2ft from east-northeast, period 8 seconds, glassy conditions. The combined energy hits 75 – still weak. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". That's the best it gets, and it's barely worth a mention. Friday 24 July morning has a similar setup: 3ft, east-northeast, period 8 seconds, glassy, with combined energy 125 (moderate). But again, it's ordinary. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-shore wind.

Saturday 25 July sees stronger offshore winds (16 mph) and 3ft from the east, period 9 seconds, but the morning is still "poor" and the afternoon is only "surfable but ordinary". The combined energy gets up to 181 in the morning, but the waves are too small and the wind is strong. It might look interesting for a kite surfer, but for a paddle surfer it's a miss.

From Sunday 26 July onwards, the swell drops again – 2ft, then 1ft, then 0.7ft, and by the end of the month we're looking at 0.3ft to 1ft with periods all over the place. The last few days of July and into August 1-2 have some offshore winds again, but the wave heights are tiny – 1ft to 1ft. The combined energy on August 1 afternoon is 134 (moderate) but the swell is only 1ft, period 15 seconds – that's a long-period groundswell, but it's so small it won't break properly at a beach break like Whangamata.

So what's the bottom line? There's no real surf on offer here. The break is fairly consistent, but when the swell is this weak, consistency doesn't mean a thing. If you're a beginner, you might find a few ankle-biters on the glassy days, but don't expect anything rideable. For everyone else, this is a blank run. The good news is that forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long – but for now, stay home and wax your board for another day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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0.3
ESE
14
0.2
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14
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.1
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12
0.2
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12
0.4
SE
4
0.8
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7
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5
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6
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6
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6
0.4
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8
1.1
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Energy kJ
37
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66
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20
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19
82
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SE
10
ESE
10
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15
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10
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NNE
5
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High Tide
9:31AM1.84m
10:00PM1.98m
10:25AM1.79m
10:49PM1.91m
11:17AM1.74m
11:38PM1.82m
12:09PM1.68m
00:27AM1.72m
1:01PM1.62m
1:16AM1.63m
1:54PM1.57m
2:06AM1.56m
2:47PM1.54m
2:58AM1.52m
Low Tide
3:45PM0.04m
4:21AM0.09m
4:36PM0.11m
5:11AM0.12m
5:26PM0.21m
5:59AM0.18m
6:16PM0.30m
6:47AM0.25m
7:06PM0.40m
7:35AM0.32m
7:57PM0.47m
8:24AM0.37m
8:50PM0.52m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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