Whangamata Estuary surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Estuary over the next 16 days.
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