Whangamata Estuary Surf Forecast

/ Coromandel (23 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.23° S 175.89° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Whangamata Estuary surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 NZST

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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 14.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamata Estuary this week:

The surf forecast for Whangamata Estuary over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Estuary in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	9PM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf	3PM (Tue 23rd Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful	12PM (Tue 23rd Sep)	6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Estuary over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Fri night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	N	NE	NNW	N	N	N	N	ESE	E	ENE	NNE	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	ENE	NNE	N	ENE
Period(s) (?)	12	12	11	7	7	8	6	6	4	4	4	4	5	5	6	6	6	12	6	7	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	5	5	5	73	146	76	13	7	5	9	7	5	27	70	91	95	95	129	129	263	97
Wind (km/h)	W	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	W	SW	WSW	ESE	E	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNW	N	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	off
High Tide / height (m)		2:48PM 1.69		3:12AM 1.59	3:51PM 1.69		4:14AM 1.59	4:48PM 1.70		5:11AM 1.61	5:40PM 1.73		6:03AM 1.64		6:26PM 1.75	6:50AM 1.68		7:09PM 1.76	7:33AM 1.71		7:49PM 1.76
Low Tide / height (m)			9:04PM 0.39	9:27AM 0.31		10:08PM 0.38	10:28AM 0.31		11:06PM 0.35	11:23AM 0.30		11:58PM 0.31		12:13PM 0.28	12:44AM 0.26		12:59PM 0.27	1:26AM 0.23		1:42PM 0.26	2:06AM 0.21

	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-
Sunset	-	6:07	-	-	6:08	-	-	6:08	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:10	-	-	6:12	-	-	6:13	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	6	-	1	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	16	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	18	14	16	15	11	13	16	10	11	12	10	15	15	14	15	15	15	18	19	14
Feels °C (?)	14	14	10	11	11	7	9	11	7	8	9	6	10	10	10	11	12	12	17	18	13

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Coromandel

Wind Update Offshore wind has become cross-off at Whangamata Estuary (light winds from the WSW at Waihi 26 km from Whangamata Estuary). 0.1m 11s groundswell from the NE to make surfable waves.
40 minutes ago Whangamata Estuary
Wind Update Offshore wind has become cross-off at Whangamata Bar (light winds from the WSW at Waihi 29 km from Whangamata Bar). 0.1m 11s groundswell from the NE to make surfable waves.
40 minutes ago Whangamata Bar

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19 km/h

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14.5

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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 12 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.