Surf Forecasts:
Whangamoa surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangamoa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangamoa over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down for Whangamoa.
It’s a lean period, mate. From now until Thursday the 14th of July, there’s hardly any surf worth paddling for. Big gap of flat or poor conditions.
Water temp is about 57°F – a little above average for the season, so not too cold on the hands.
First little glimmer comes on Thursday the 9th of July in the morning. We’re looking at a 1ft NW groundswell with a super long 16-second period. That long period gives it some shape, but it’s tiny. Winds are light offshore from the south – clean. Combined energy is weak (64). It’s “surfable but very ordinary” – not worth rushing for.
Then it dries up again until Tuesday the 14th of July afternoon. That brings a 5ft NW swell, but with only a 6-second period – short and weak. The wind goes glassy with light westerlies. Combined energy is moderate at 188, but it’s still only described as “surfable with very ordinary conditions.”
The one and only true standout is Wednesday the 22nd of July afternoon. A solid 7ft swell from the north, with an 11-second period. Combined energy is massive at 1137 – real power. But that size is for experts only; beginners should stay well clear. Winds are light cross-onshore from the west, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The forecast even warns the swell might be too big for this break. If you’ve got the skills, that’s your shot. It’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in just yet.
Otherwise, it’s mostly flat days, small windswell, or onshore chop. Not much to shout about for Whangamoa this run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 19 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:32PM2.77m | 2:51AM2.86m | 3:26PM2.73m | 3:48AM2.78m | 4:27PM2.72m | 4:54AM2.74m | 5:34PM2.75m | 6:03AM2.75m | 6:42PM2.86m | 7:12AM2.84m | 7:46PM3.02m | 8:15AM2.97m | 8:45PM3.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34PM0.63m | 9:07AM0.55m | 9:30PM0.71m | 10:05AM0.61m | 10:36PM0.75m | 11:12AM0.64m | 11:50PM0.72m | 12:22PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.61m | 1:29PM0.49m | 2:06AM0.44m | 2:29PM0.34m | |||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | 16 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 19 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 |
| kJ | 66 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 64 | 36 | 56 | 48 | 41 | 24 | 13 | 49 | 41 | 41 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 19 | NW 18 | NW 22 | NW 21 | NW 14 | — | — | NW 21 | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 39 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 8 | — | — | 18 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 52 | 34 | 8 | 1 | — | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 107 | 100 | 92 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 55 | 55 | 100 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 121 | 107 |
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