Whangamata Estuary surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamata Estuary over the next 16 days.
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