Surf Forecasts:
Whangamata Estuary surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with N swell.
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 (Aug 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 Estuary in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Estuary over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for Whangamata Estuary. It’s a beach-and-bar setup, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every day. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next week and a half is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions from now until the 9th of August. The swell is tiny, mostly under 1ft, with weak energy. The wind is generally cross-off, but there’s just not enough juice to do anything with it. There’s a glassy moment on the afternoon of the 6th, but with a 1ft, 6-second swell, it’s not worth paddling for.
Things start to get interesting on Monday the 10th. The morning session is the standout. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the NNE with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong. The wind is light offshore from the west, so it’s going to be clean. The swell is getting a bit big for beginners, but for the rest of us, this is the best on offer. The afternoon sees conditions drop off with a cross-on wind, so get it early.
The 11th is a washout with onshore wind, but the 12th and 13th have surfable waves around 4ft to 4ft. The energy is moderate, and you’ll want to hit the glassy morning of the 12th or the offshore afternoon of the 13th for the cleanest look.
The 14th and 15th of August mix things up. The 14th afternoon sees a 7ft swell from the ENE, but it’s messy with a cross-off breeze and a short 7-second period. The 15th morning is better, with 6ft and a cleaner look, but still a bit ordinary. The weekend of the 16th looks promising. The morning of the 16th has 5ft from the ENE with a 10-second period and light cross-off wind, but the afternoon is the real treat: glassy conditions, 5ft, and a clean look. That’s a solid session.
The 17th gets a bit lumpy with a cross-on wind, and the 18th has some clean, offshore options with 3ft to 4ft, but the energy is dropping. The 19th is blown out by strong winds.
For the best on offer, point your board at Monday morning, the 10th of August. That’s the biggest, cleanest window. The Saturday afternoon, the 16th of August, is your second pick for a glassy, fun session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 18 | E 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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 kJ | 29 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 233 | 246 | 159 | 127 | 155 | 133 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:27AM1.70m | 4:11PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:48AM0.19m | 10:25PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 15 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 246 | 159 | 127 | 155 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 16 | NE 10 | E 16 | NE 15 | N 13 | N 12 | E 10 | — | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 13 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | — | E 9 | E 18 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 16 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 6 | NE 10 | N 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 29 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 233 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 156 | 130 | 9 | 158 | 106 | 106 | 128 | 106 | 106 | 114 | 110 | 110 | 124 | 114 | 236 | 122 | 110 | 0 | 15 |
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