Whangamoa surf break

Whangamoa surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 NZST
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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
13.2° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Jul 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangamoa in the next 12 days are 0.4m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 19th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 19th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 19th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.1
N
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NW
Period(s) (?)181720171661616159917167771312121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)89097776610655621766311100330
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
NE
10
SSE
5
S
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
S
5
WNW
10
SSE
5
S
0
WSW
10
SSE
5
S
0
NNE
10
S
5
S
0
N
10
S
5
S
0
NNW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
glassoffglassglassoffoffglassoffoffglassoffoffglassoffoffglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
2.77
4:36AM
2.75
5:17PM
2.75
5:48AM
2.70
6:28PM
2.79
7:00AM
2.73
7:35PM
2.91
8:05AM
2.83
8:34PM
3.05
9:02AM
2.95
9:27PM
3.19
9:52AM
3.06
10:14PM
3.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:45AM
0.55
10:17PM
0.70
10:52AM
0.65
11:32PM
0.75
12:06PM
0.67
12:48AM
0.69
1:16PM
0.61
1:55AM
0.56
2:17PM
0.49
2:52AM
0.41
3:10PM
0.36
3:42AM
0.28
3:57PM
0.25
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sunrise7:45--7:43--7:43--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:39--
Sunset-5:19--5:20--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:23-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1112810108910710117101171011711119
Feels °C (?)9958867848948948949107
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - Tasman Bay

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Whangamoa (calm at Nelson East wx 27 km from Whangamoa). 0.3m 18s long period groundswell from the NNW

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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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