Whangamata Estuary surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

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Whangamata Estuary surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangamata Estuary sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamata Estuary this week:

The surf forecast for Whangamata Estuary over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Estuary in the next 16 days are 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Apr 12) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 12th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 12th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 12th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
!
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
ENE
5
NE
6.5
ENE
6
ENE
1.9
E
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
E
1.2
ENE
1
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)1314131311101091313131212111111101413125
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66631033014351113908785983631685063451601047222219816141220
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
45
ESE
50
E
40
WNW
25
W
10
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
15
W
20
W
10
W
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:52AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:30PM
0.47
8:09AM
0.54
Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43
Sunset5:55--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:47--
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
12827151-1--27----1----2
Temp. °C202021211921211719191516191519181418201619
Feels °C (?)151515171620191617171413161116161317181517
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Information about the Whangamata Estuary Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whangamata Estuary provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whangamata Estuary can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangamata Estuary 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 Estuary) 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 Estuary 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 Estuary is 56 km (35 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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