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Whangaparaoa surf break

Whangaparaoa surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
14.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 14th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 14th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.2
WNW
1.1
W
1.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.5
NW
3
NW
1.8
NW
1.2
NW
1.2
WNW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
Period(s) (?)888666666556788776644
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)119067125764661441651351125467223658135135914311626302015
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
25
WSW
10
N
15
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
SW
20
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		offglasscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:34AM
1.79
11:54PM
1.71
12:32PM
1.73
12:54AM
1.63
1:34PM
1.67
1:58AM
1.57
2:38PM
1.64
3:02AM
1.54
3:41PM
1.63
4:05AM
1.53
4:38PM
1.64
5:02AM
1.55
5:30PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
0.21
6:14AM
0.14
6:48PM
0.28
7:13AM
0.21
7:50PM
0.33
8:14AM
0.26
8:55PM
0.36
9:17AM
0.29
9:58PM
0.36
10:18AM
0.30
10:56PM
0.33
11:14AM
0.29
11:48PM
0.29
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-5:57--5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:01-
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1----------14--2----
Temp. °C14161113141316171515151515151313138111212
Feels °C (?)71188971215151111119877104887
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-on wind has become offshore at Whangaparaoa (moderate winds from the SSE at Hicks Bay 27 km from Whangaparaoa). 2.5m 8s swell from the WNW with a 0.6m 11s groundswell from the E. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    1 hour 1 minute ago Whangaparaoa
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27 km away, 1 h 1 min ago

28 km/h
SSE
0.0
14.6
Air / Water (°C)
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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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