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Whangamata Estuary Surf Forecast
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Whangamata Estuary surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 18 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamata Estuary in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Estuary over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | |
50 | 50 | 32 | 48 | 85 | 64 | 41 | 54 | 89 | 100 | 109 | 153 | 184 | 202 | 409 | 404 | 378 | 1558 | 1511 | 1485 | 1082 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:58PM2.00m | 8:15AM1.92m | 8:51PM2.03m | 9:09AM1.90m | 9:45PM2.01m | 10:05AM1.85m | 10:41PM1.97m | 11:03AM1.78m | 11:37PM1.91m | 12:02PM1.71m | 00:34AM1.84m | 1:03PM1.64m | 1:31AM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.11m | 2:35PM-0.05m | 3:09AM0.10m | 3:28PM-0.03m | 4:05AM0.11m | 4:23PM0.02m | 5:02AM0.15m | 5:18PM0.10m | 5:59AM0.19m | 6:15PM0.18m | 6:57AM0.23m | 7:12PM0.27m | 7:54AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:09 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 |
 kJ | 50 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 85 | 64 | 41 | 54 | 89 | 100 | 109 | 153 | 184 | 202 | 409 | 404 | 251 | 1558 | 1511 | 1485 | 1082 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | — | ENE 14 | N 11 | E 16 | ENE 13 | — | — | N 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | 50 | 32 | 48 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 37 | 3 | 5 | 378 | — | — | 16 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 106 | 15 | 51 | 20 | 0 | 51 | 75 | 51 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 51 | 28 | 41 | 77 |
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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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