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Whangamoa surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 15 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Whangamoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangamoa sea temperature is
18.1° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangamoa this week:

The surf forecast for Whangamoa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamoa in the next 12 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 15th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 15th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 22nd Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamoa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)1177761211111017171616151514131313714
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2537551613131212106655444443415
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
5
SE
15
E
10
SE
5
SE
5
NNE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offglasscross-
off		offglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:31PM
2.47
9:01AM
2.64
9:23PM
2.60
9:48AM
2.80
10:07PM
2.74
10:29AM
2.96
10:47PM
2.88
11:07AM
3.10
11:25PM
2.99
11:43AM
3.21
12:01AM
3.07
12:19PM
3.28
12:38AM
3.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:24PM
0.95
2:45AM
0.84
3:18PM
0.81
3:34AM
0.70
4:03PM
0.64
4:17AM
0.54
4:44PM
0.48
4:56AM
0.40
5:21PM
0.34
5:32AM
0.28
5:57PM
0.23
6:08AM
0.21
6:33PM
0.16
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-8:59--8:58--8:58--8:57--8:57--8:55--8:55-
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1591-23---------------
Temp. °C151616171815141613171713181912182114182017
Feels °C (?)14151517181412149109813149171811161915
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nelson - Tasman Bay? If you are looking for accommodation near Whangamoa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson - Tasman Bay, consider staying in Nelson which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 58 km (36 miles) away

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