Whangamata Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.22° S 175.88° E

Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamata Beach sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.1° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Straight off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this stretch is a pretty quiet one. We’re looking at a long, flat run ahead, so you’ll want to keep the board in the bag for most of it. The first bit of surf that’s even worth a mention shows up on Friday the 14th at Whangamata Beach, but it’s nothing to write home about. The water temp is sitting around 58°, which is about normal for this time of year.

The first real sign of life is on Friday morning, the 14th. We’ve got a small 4ft swell pushing in from the ENE with a short 7-second period. The combined swell energy is weak as chips (131), but the wind is a light cross-off breeze from the SSE, so it cleans right up. The break itself is fairly exposed to the swell, so it’ll pick up a bit of that energy, but it’s only really surfable conditions – nothing special. Expect it to be small, a bit weak, and only really for the beginners or the longboarders looking for a lazy paddle.

Saturday the 15th is probably your best bet across the whole outlook. The morning stays small at 4ft from the ENE, period bumps up to 8 seconds, and combined energy sits at 151 – still weak, but the real winner is the wind. By Saturday afternoon, it goes glassy with a light southerly, and the sky clears. That combo will give you clean, little runners, especially if you’ve got a log. It’s still small, so don’t expect anything punchy, but it’ll be the cleanest surf of the entire 16 days.

From Sunday the 16th onward, it’s a downward slide. Swell drops off hard, with heights falling from 4ft down to 2ft by Monday the 17th, and then it just fades into nothing. By Tuesday the 18th, we’re looking at 1.0ft and combined energy in the teens – it’s flat. That flat spell carries right through until around the 24th of August, with barely any energy and weak windswell trying to push through from the NE.

There’s a small uptick around the 26th and 27th, with a swell from the NE at 3ft to 3ft, period around 8-9 seconds, and combined energy creeping back up into the low hundreds (104 to 130). The wind turns offshore from the SW on the 26th, so the surface should be clean. But honestly, at that size and those periods, it’s still marginal. You could get a few little peelers if you sit in the right spot, but it’s not going to be a day you tell your mates about.

So, bottom line: Saturday the 15th afternoon is your standout – glassy, clean, and small enough for anyone to have fun. If you miss that, the 14th morning is okay. The rest is a long flat spell with a few ordinary, knee-high waves near the end. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.3
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Energy kJ
161
188
243
279
135
144
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103
142
145
142
105
137
212
68
34
21
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16
14
8
Wind (km/h)
25
E
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20
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
SSE
5
SE
10
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
20
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20
SSE
15
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15
WSW
20
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15
WSW
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10
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10
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High Tide
6:11PM1.90m
6:31AM1.80m
7:05PM1.96m
7:27AM1.83m
7:56PM1.98m
8:19AM1.85m
8:45PM1.97m
9:10AM1.84m
9:32PM1.93m
9:59AM1.80m
10:18PM1.86m
10:46AM1.75m
11:03PM1.77m
Low Tide
11:51AM0.10m
00:29AM0.19m
12:48PM0.06m
1:25AM0.12m
1:41PM0.04m
2:17AM0.08m
2:32PM0.05m
3:06AM0.06m
3:21PM0.09m
3:52AM0.08m
4:09PM0.16m
4:38AM0.13m
4:56PM0.24m
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5:38
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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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