Surf Forecasts:
Whangara surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,836 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangara this week:
The surf forecast for Whangara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangara in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s take a look at what’s on offer. The first decent surf we’ll see is a bit of a wait, but it’s shaping up to be a ripper of a morning. The week starts quiet, so be patient.
Tuesday the 8th of September is a write-off. A big 12 ft southerly swell with a fresh cross-shore wind is not your friend, it’s a washing machine. The combined energy is a massive 1905 – that’s serious power. It’s way too big and messy for a paddle. Kite surfers might be frothing, but for us, it’s a hard no.
We finally get a window Wednesday the 9th. The morning sees a cleaner 6 ft SSE swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The water is about average for this time of year, and the combined energy has dropped to a moderate 368. It’s not epic, but it’s surfable and the conditions are right. The afternoon gets smaller and messier, so aim for the early session.
Thursday the 10th looks promising. A clean 3 ft SE swell under a light offshore wind from the NW. The energy is weak at 140, but the glassy conditions will make it fun on the points. The morning is the pick.
After that, we hit a dry spell. From Friday the 11th right through to the 18th, there’s barely a ripple. The swell drops to nothing, with weak energy readings in the double digits or low hundreds. It’s a proper flat spell, so don’t bother checking it until the following week.
The next real hope comes on Sunday the 20th of September. The morning brings a clean 4 ft S swell with a gentle offshore blow from the NNW. The combined energy is a moderate 333. The wind is light and clean, making for a tidy session. It’s not a giant, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.
Then, on Wednesday the 23rd of September, get this one in the diary. The forecast shows a 4 ft SE swell, but the magic is in the wind – glassy. Absolutely flat calm. The combined energy is a solid 460, suggesting some real push. This is a standout. The swell is a long 12-second period groundswell, which will wrap nicely into the bay. It’s a genuine gem, and it’s worth the wait. The conditions will be perfect, and if you can get a few waves to yourself, you’ll be smiling for a week.
Alright, that’s the long and short of it. The second week has a couple of windows, but that Wednesday the 23rd is the one to really keep an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 14 | SE 7 | NE 13 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 13 | NE 13 | S 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 613 | 1836 | 1080 | 671 | 348 | 289 | 155 | 94 | 55 | 33 | 60 | 35 | 25 | 44 | 43 | 380 | 23 | 53 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:23AM1.44m | 2:57PM1.54m | 3:24AM1.45m | 3:57PM1.56m | 4:24AM1.46m | 4:54PM1.57m | 5:22AM1.48m | 5:49PM1.58m | 6:16AM1.51m | 6:41PM1.58m | 7:08AM1.52m | 7:30PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:37AM0.14m | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:37AM0.12m | 10:16PM0.14m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:14PM0.11m | 11:34AM0.10m | 00:09AM0.08m | 12:29PM0.09m | 1:00AM0.07m | 1:21PM0.10m | 1:49AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 7 | S 6 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 613 | 59 | 40 | 560 | 348 | 289 | 155 | 94 | 55 | 33 | 26 | 35 | 121 | 40 | 26 | 380 | 3020 | 2259 | 1232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 16 | NE 17 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 8 | NNE 6 | NE 13 | SSW 19 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 13 | S 14 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 72 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 60 | 118 | 25 | 21 | 43 | 637 | 16 | 53 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | S 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | NE 14 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | NE 13 | SSW 16 | NE 13 | NE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 19 | — | 4 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 26 | 23 | 47 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 104 | 44 | 53 | 56 | 23 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | N 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | — | S 6 | — | — | NE 8 | W 2 |
| kJ | 33 | 1836 | 1080 | 671 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 22 | — | 25 | 203 | — | 243 | — | — | 15 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 61 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 12 |
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