Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.5° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, coming at you from the local lineup. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and uninspiring, to be honest. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf with only a few windows where it's even worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. For the first few days, from the 8th through the 15th, we're looking at dribbly little waves—nothing over 2.6ft and most of it in the 0.3ft to 1.3ft range. The swell energy is weak, too, with values mostly under 100 (like 107 or 60). Tuesday morning on the 8th will be the cleanest of this poor run, with a light southwest wind keeping it glassy, but even then it's just ankle-biters. You'd be chasing whitewash.

We've got a big gap of nothing worthwhile from roughly the 9th to the 15th. The swell stays tiny, and while there are some windows of clean, offshore conditions, there's just no power behind them. It’s a waiting game. Then, around the 16th, things start to shuffle slightly. Wednesday the 16th sees a small bump from the NNW at 3ft, but it’s short-period and the wind is howling, especially in the afternoon with a strong breeze. That’s a skip. Thursday the 17th afternoon is interesting—the swell jumps to 4.9ft from the NNW with a short 7-second period. The energy is moderate at 231, but it's going to be a choppy mess with that fresh cross-off wind. Not ideal for a paddle session.

The real change comes on the 22nd and 23rd. We finally see some proper groundswell energy show up. Tuesday the 22nd morning brings 5.2ft from the NNE with a 7-second period and strong energy reading of 386. It’s onshore though, so it’ll be lumpy. The standouts in this whole run are Wednesday the 23rd morning. We're looking at 5.9ft from the NNE with a 9-second period and a solid 562 energy reading. That’s the biggest and most powerful swell of the entire forecast. It's onshore, which is a bummer for the quality, but at least there's something to work with. Whangamata Beach can get a bit shifty on a cross-onshore, but there will be waves.

That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s still a week and a half out, so treat it with a bit of caution, but it’s the best bet we’ve seen. Every other day, you’re better off checking the tide pools.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
92
49
29
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Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
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SSW
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High Tide
3:16AM1.65m
3:57PM1.76m
4:21AM1.68m
4:58PM1.81m
5:22AM1.72m
5:53PM1.86m
6:18AM1.77m
6:44PM1.90m
7:10AM1.81m
7:32PM1.91m
7:58AM1.83m
8:18PM1.89m
Low Tide
9:09PM0.36m
9:34AM0.24m
10:15PM0.32m
10:37AM0.21m
11:16PM0.25m
11:36AM0.17m
00:13AM0.18m
12:31PM0.14m
1:04AM0.12m
1:22PM0.12m
1:52AM0.09m
2:10PM0.13m
2:37AM0.08m
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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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