
Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 114 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look down the road and see what Whangamata Beach has got cookin’. I’ll be honest with ya, the next couple of weeks are lookin’ pretty slow overall, but there’s one little window that might get the blood pumping if the forecast holds.
Right from the get-go, Sunday the 19th through to Thursday the 24th, it’s flat. Just tiny dribbles of swell – mostly around 0.7 ft to 1.0 ft – and the wind is all over the shop, sometimes offshore but the waves just aren’t there. It’s a real frustrating stretch for anyone wanting to get wet. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We finally see a bit of a pulse on Saturday the 26th. A morning bump up to 3 ft from the north with a period of 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is still low, just 114, so it’s not gonna be a ripper, but with a crisp cross-offshore breeze from the WSW it’ll be clean. The swell direction is from the north, not quite the ideal northeast for this break, so the waves will be a bit soft and wonky. It’s not exactly a standout, but it’s the first real breath of life after a long flat spell. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes.
Now, the main event looks like it might pop up on Saturday the 1st of August. That morning we’re seeing a proper 6 ft north-northwest swell with a 7-second period, and a decent 389 wave energy reading. The cross-offshore wind from the west should keep the faces pretty clean. By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 7 ft and the energy jumps to a solid 605. At that size, it’s not one for the beginners – you’ll want to have your wits about you. The north-northwest direction isn’t spot on for this beach’s optimum, so the breaks might be a bit lumpy, but with the clean wind it could offer up some fun, powerful walls. This is the one true standout of the whole outlook, but remember it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the updates.
After that little burst, it fades fast. Sunday the 2nd sees the swell drop back to 2 ft from the north, and then by Monday the 3rd, we’re back to tiny 1.0 ft easterly groundswell with a long 13-second period. That long period stuff is better suited for a point or reef, not a beach break like Whangamata, so expect it to be a bit too straight and closey.
Overall, twelve days of nothing, then a quick flash on the 26th that’s alright, followed by a bigger but still not perfect day on the 1st of August. If you’re keen, keep that first weekend of August marked, but don’t get your hopes too high for anything epic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 |
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13 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:39PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:14AM0.41m | 9:43PM0.55m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | E 9 |
13 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 40 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | N 8 | N 8 | — | E 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 8 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 10 | E 17 |
— | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | SW 2 | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | SW 2 | — | — | NNW 6 |
1 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 154 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 129 | 126 | 217 | 217 | 115 | 106 | 238 | 238 | 238 | 154 | 195 | 246 | 238 | 546 |
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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.










