Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our patch.
Honestly, the first week or so is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long dry spell with barely a ripple. From Monday the 3rd right through to Saturday the 8th, it’s flat – tiny 0.3ft to 1.0ft junk with weak energy. The winds are off or glassy, which would be a tease if there was any swell, but there isn’t. It’s a real struggle just to get wet.
Things finally start to breathe on Sunday the 9th. We get a pulse of windswell – 4ft from the north with a short, snappy 7-second period. The combined energy is moderate. Sunday afternoon cleans right up with glassy conditions and 3ft waves. It’s ordinary, but it’s surfable. Monday the 10th drops back off, and Tuesday the 11th gets blown out by strong easterly winds, so don’t bother.
The real story, the one that’s got me a bit excited, is the second week. From Friday the 14th, we see a proper pickup. Friday morning at Whangamata Beach sees 6ft from the ENE, with a light offshore wind from the WSW. The period is still short at 6 seconds, but the energy is moderate. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year at 58° – nothing unusual there.
Then Saturday the 15th gets messy with a strong onshore blow, but Sunday the 16th is the standout. Swell builds to 10ft from the NE with a 8-second period, and the combined energy is strong. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW. This is a lot of power, and at over 8ft, it’s expert territory only. The short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly on the beach, but for the big dogs out there, it’s going to be a proper session. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’, so you’ll have company, but it’s worth it.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th hold in with 5ft to 6ft waves from the NE and clean offshore winds, dropping the energy slightly but still offering solid, rideable waves. It’s a promising end to the 16-day window, but that Sunday the 16th is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 18 | ESE 6 | NE 16 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 15 | E 14 | ENE 14 | N 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
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 kJ | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 177 | 104 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 10:09PM1.77m | 10:33AM1.65m | 10:51PM1.76m | 11:19AM1.66m | 11:36PM1.74m | 12:09PM1.66m | 00:25AM1.72m | 1:04PM1.67m | 1:21AM1.70m | 2:04PM1.69m | 2:22AM1.69m | 3:08PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32AM0.24m | 4:44PM0.29m | 5:15AM0.23m | 5:30PM0.31m | 6:00AM0.22m | 6:20PM0.34m | 6:51AM0.23m | 7:15PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.23m | 8:15PM0.37m | 8:46AM0.22m | 9:20PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ENE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 15 | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 177 | 104 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 6 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 10 | NE 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 18 | E 18 | — | — | E 18 | E 19 | — | E 18 | E 9 | NE 16 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 10 | E 6 | NE 10 | N 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SE 5 | SSW 2 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | WNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 165 | 195 | 159 | 106 | 7 | 111 | 106 | 106 | 129 | 106 | 109 | 238 | 133 | 217 | 237 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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