Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there’s a definite window of opportunity if you're patient. The early part of the week is going to be a write-off, but we’ve got a couple of sessions that are worth circling on the calendar.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are a total no-go. Monday is a mess with onshore winds and a marginal swell, and while Tuesday morning cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze, the waves are still pretty average. The real story starts Tuesday afternoon (July 7th). That’s when things get interesting. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to a clean 5 ft from the East with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate at 736, and it's set to be a very clean session. The water is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Wednesday (July 8th) and Thursday (July 9th) are a total write-off again. The wind swings onshore and the swell gets messy and lumpy. The energy spikes up to 1278 on Thursday afternoon, but it's all wind-chop and rain. Not worth the drive.

Friday (July 10th) is a day to stay well clear. A massive 15 ft swell from the SSE hits in the morning, but it’s accompanied by a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind. The energy is a massive 4176, but it’s pure chaos. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Swell this big (over 8 ft) is for experts only, and with the wind, it's a mess.

Saturday (July 11th) is still a big day, with a 12 ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is a cross-shore. The energy is 2058, but the forecast literally says it’s too big for this break. Sunday and Monday are just poor, with onshore winds and weak, choppy waves.

The standout of the whole forecast is Tuesday morning, July 13th. This is the one to aim for. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the SE with a light offshore wind from the NW. The energy is a moderate 342, but the conditions are clean and the wind is perfect. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not the most powerful groundswell, but it’ll be fun and clean. It’s a classic, clean, early-morning session.

After that, the swell drops off significantly. We get a few small, clean days with offshore winds around Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th, but the waves are tiny (2 ft to 5 ft) and lack punch. The energy is low, under 500. They’re surfable, but very ordinary.

The final flicker of hope comes early on Monday the 20th, but that gets blown out by a 31 mph wind. Then Tuesday the 21st looks promising again with a clean 5 ft swell from the South and a solid offshore wind. The energy is 345, and it’s clean, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

So, the best bet is Tuesday morning, July 13th, at Whangara. It's a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the ENE swell. The crowds are 'sometimes' a thing, so expect a few out, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be worth it.

Rusty.

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