Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and it’s been a flat spell around here. The forecast starts quiet, but there’s a big swell train coming later that’s got me fired up.

Right now, we’re in a real lull. From Thursday the 30th of July all the way through Saturday the 9th of August, there’s hardly a wave worth paddling for. Tiny surf, messy wind, and weak energy – combined swell energy is hanging between 34 and 96, which is weak. That’s nearly a week and a half of nothing. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Things finally stir on Friday the 7th of August morning at Whangamata Beach (Whangamata-Beach). A 1.4m swell from the north with an 8-second period – that’s short period windswell, so it’ll be a bit rough. The combined energy climbs to 262 (moderate). The wind is glassy early, so it’ll look clean, but the surf is still ordinary. The crowd is sometimes around, but nothing heavy. Not great, but if you’re desperate, it’s a start.

The real standout is Monday the 10th of August morning. That’s the day. Whangamata Beach gets a solid 3.0m swell from the east-southeast with an 8-second period and combined energy of 1137 (strong). Wind is offshore from the southwest at 10 mph, so those waves will be clean and hollow. That’s over 8 feet – experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand. This is the best of the whole outlook, hands down. By afternoon, the swell jumps to 3.5m and wind howls to 19 mph, still offshore, but it becomes too big for this spot.

Tuesday the 11th of August stays huge – 4.0m and 3.5m swells from the east with a long 13-second period. That’s groundswell with massive energy, combined numbers over 4000 (very strong). Too big for all but the most experienced, and even then, it’s pushing limits.

Wednesday the 12th of August morning is more manageable: 2.5m from the east, 13-second period, combined energy of 2275 (very strong). Wind is cross-off from the west at 10 mph, clean conditions. This is excellent for advanced surfers – powerful, long-period waves with shape.

Thursday the 13th of August morning is a glassy 1.5m east swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 698 (strong). Zero wind. That’s clean, fun-sized for a bigger crowd, but still on the bigger side for beginners.

Friday the 14th of August morning closes it out with a 1.0m east swell, 12-second period, combined energy of 301 (moderate), and glassy conditions. A nice mellow end.

So the first week is a bust. The action hits from the 10th to the 14th of August, with Monday morning the 10th as the standout for experts. Don’t miss that window – it’s a proper pulse.

Rusty.

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