Whangamoa Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.10° S 173.52° E

Whangamoa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangamoa sea temperature is
16.3°C
2.9° 

Whangamoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whangamoa surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamoa this week:

The surf forecast for Whangamoa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamoa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 1st Nov)7ft (2.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamoa over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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108
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:41AM3.48m
00:02AM3.37m
12:24PM3.43m
00:47AM3.24m
1:11PM3.30m
1:37AM3.05m
2:03PM3.12m
2:33AM2.84m
3:02PM2.93m
3:39AM2.64m
4:12PM2.77m
4:55AM2.54m
5:28PM2.70m
Low Tide
5:53PM-0.01m
6:10AM0.01m
6:36PM0.07m
6:54AM0.15m
7:23PM0.22m
7:42AM0.34m
8:16PM0.42m
8:36AM0.55m
9:18PM0.61m
9:42AM0.74m
10:33PM0.74m
11:01AM0.85m
11:54PM0.75m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Whangamoa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whangamoa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whangamoa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangamoa 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 (Whangamoa) 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 Whangamoa 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.

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