Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 (Aug 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve scanned the charts for the upcoming weeks, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough run. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch ahead, so don’t be holding your breath for any magic just yet.
The first solid call isn’t for a while. From now, we’ve got a real dry spell that stretches almost two weeks. There’s a few tiny pulses here and there, but nothing that’s gonna get you out of bed. It’s a proper flat spell, with the combined energy barely ticking over. For Whangamata Beach, the water temp is sitting around 58°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Thursday, 3rd September. We get a pulse of swell from the NNW, coming in around 3ft with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is 121 (moderate), which is a step up from the nothing we’ve had. The wind is a light WSW offshore, practically a slight air, so the conditions will be clean. It’s surfable, but don’t expect world-class walls. It’ll be a bit raw and short-period, but it’s a wave. This is the best on offer, but only because the rest is so poor.
Following that, the afternoon of the 3rd sees a bigger push from the NNW, hitting 6ft with 8 second period, and the energy jumps to 453 (strong). That’s a decent size, but it’s a bit raw and the wind is a light cross-on from the NNE. It’s a bit of a messy one, and that size might be a bit much for a beginner on a beach break. It’s more of a look-and-see session.
Then on the morning of Saturday, 5th September, there’s another pulse from the NNW, around 3ft, with a 6-second period. The energy is 113 (moderate). The wind is light from the W, keeping it clean. It’s again, just a surfable wave, but nothing to write home about.
The rest of the period is a flat, wind-battered mess. There’s a big gap of nothing from the 6th through to the 7th, with tiny 0.7ft leftovers. Honestly, if you’re into kitesurfing, the windier days cross-shore might be more interesting than what we’ve got for paddling.
So, the standout is that Thursday morning, 3rd September. It’s the only time the stars almost align, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 10 | N 12 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NE 10 |
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14 | 50 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 54 | 142 | 97 | 79 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:00PM1.50m | 3:14AM1.46m | 3:55PM1.51m | 4:08AM1.46m | 4:48PM1.55m | 5:00AM1.49m | 5:35PM1.60m | 5:49AM1.53m | 6:19PM1.66m | 6:34AM1.58m | 7:01PM1.72m | 7:18AM1.63m | 7:41PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM0.57m | 9:28AM0.45m | 10:02PM0.56m | 10:22AM0.43m | 10:57PM0.52m | 11:13AM0.39m | 11:47PM0.46m | 12:01PM0.34m | 00:34AM0.39m | 12:46PM0.29m | 1:18AM0.32m | 1:29PM0.25m | 1:59AM0.25m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 4 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
3 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 142 | 97 | 79 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | NW 4 | N 13 | NE 10 | — | E 9 | N 11 | — | N 11 | — | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 13 | 30 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NE 11 | — | — | E 12 | N 13 | — | N 12 | E 10 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 |
— | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 6 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
14 | 50 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 15 | 54 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 238 | 242 | 127 | 165 | 246 | 237 | 237 | 238 | 241 | 225 | 238 | 241 | 230 | 238 | 106 | 241 | 242 | 0 | 214 | 2 | 37 |
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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.











