Whangaparaoa surf break

Whangaparaoa surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 02 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Whangaparaoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangaparaoa sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangaparaoa this week:

The surf forecast for Whangaparaoa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangaparaoa in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 4th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 4th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 4th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NNW
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
1.7
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.8
WNW
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.6
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
Period(s) (?)111012666109161615151111101010981312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15611720222716424194681378611872961421731387365345747
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
30
WNW
30
WSW
15
W
10
E
10
SE
5
SSE
10
NW
5
W
10
WNW
20
W
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
W
15
W
15
NW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offglassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
1.72
8:26AM
1.86
8:46PM
1.73
9:15AM
1.87
9:37PM
1.73
10:02AM
1.85
10:25PM
1.71
10:47AM
1.81
11:12PM
1.68
11:31AM
1.74
11:58PM
1.63
12:14PM
1.66
12:44AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:51PM
0.19
2:08AM
0.07
2:45PM
0.14
3:00AM
0.06
3:35PM
0.11
3:49AM
0.08
4:22PM
0.11
4:36AM
0.13
5:07PM
0.13
5:21AM
0.19
5:50PM
0.18
6:06AM
0.27
6:33PM
0.24
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-8:20--8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:15--8:14-
light rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1-421----------------
Temp. °C212222232320201817192017212120222119222219
Feels °C (?)232322232216191717161817191921222121222219
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Information about the Whangaparaoa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whangaparaoa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whangaparaoa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangaparaoa 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 (Whangaparaoa) 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 Whangaparaoa 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.

Whangaparaoa is 98 km (61 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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