Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.4° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 578 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Whangamata Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you—this isn’t a classic stretch for the Coromandel. The water temps are sitting at 59°, which is bang on normal for the time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf? It’s a tough one. The first ten days or so are looking pretty bleak. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions with barely a ripple, and the wave energy is weak as dishwater, mostly sitting in the low teens to twenties (combined energy 13 to 131). That’s not gonna get anyone out of bed.

The early part of the week (Wednesday 2nd through to Tuesday 8th) is all tiny, gutless stuff. Swell heights are mostly 0.7ft to 2ft from the NE or ENE, with periods around 9-10 seconds, occasionally dropping to a short, choppy 5-6 seconds on the Friday. Winds are mostly cross-off or light, but the waves are just too small to do anything with. The Friday afternoon on the 4th does see a bump to 4ft from the NNW, but with a short period of 6 seconds and cross winds, it’s sloppy and messy. No go.

Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting. Monday morning, the 7th of September, we see a jump in size—7ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 814, which is a solid moderate pulse. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, so the surf will be clean. But that’s a big step up in size for a beach break, and with that short period, it’s going to be a bit walled and lumpy. This one’s for the experienced crew only—beginners, stay on the sand. It’s the standout of the whole outlook, but it’s still a marginal call due to the tide and conditions.

After that, the surf drops right back down again. The 12th of September (Saturday) offers a brief reprieve with 4ft from the ENE on the morning, period 7 seconds, and light offshore winds from the SW. The combined energy is 262. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Just a knee-to-waist high dribbler with a bit of push.

The rest of the second week is a return to the tiny stuff—0.7ft to 1ft from the east or ENE, with mostly clean winds but no power. The 11th of September (Friday afternoon) does have a punchy 3ft from the north with a fresh offshore, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be quick and bumpy.

Overall, the only real window for a paddle is that Monday morning on the 7th, and it’s a big, lumpy one for experts. The rest is a waiting game. It’s one of those spells where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a quiet stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun night).

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NE
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NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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12
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90
27
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210
578
169
48
28
16
7
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
20
NW
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NW
15
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15
WSW
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N
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NNW
30
NW
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10
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5
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15
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High Tide
10:10AM1.76m
10:26PM1.80m
10:57AM1.76m
11:14PM1.76m
11:49AM1.74m
00:07AM1.72m
12:46PM1.72m
1:05AM1.68m
1:48PM1.71m
2:09AM1.65m
2:53PM1.72m
3:16AM1.65m
3:57PM1.76m
Low Tide
4:23PM0.24m
4:48AM0.15m
5:11PM0.27m
5:37AM0.18m
6:03PM0.31m
6:30AM0.21m
7:01PM0.34m
7:28AM0.23m
8:03PM0.36m
8:30AM0.25m
9:09PM0.36m
9:34AM0.24m
10:15PM0.32m
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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.

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