Surf Forecasts:
Whangara surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 812 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangara in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be real about what we got. It’s gonna be a bit of a slow start, so don’t get too excited just yet.
Right now, we got a messy ocean. Tuesday’s got a solid 10ft of south swell, but the wind is blowin’ cross-shore and killin’ it. It’s all chopped up and lumpy, more of a battle than a surf. The water’s about 57°, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
We gotta ride out a few flat and quiet days. Wednesday morning’s got a little bit of life, with a clean 5ft and glassy conditions, but it’s low on energy. If you’re desperate, you might get a few, but it fades fast. From Thursday through the weekend, it’s a proper flat spell. Tiny waves, barely a ripple. You’re looking at a few days of nothing. It stays quiet through the middle of next week, with only a hint of a bump. This is a long stretch of no-go, so you’d be better off doing some housework.
Now, things start to get interesting around the 19th. Saturday the 19th of September is where it’s at. We’ve got a good push of south swell, coming in at a solid 6ft with an 11-second period. The energy is strong, and with a clean, light offshore wind, that’s the standout session of the whole run. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing, though—6ft is not for the faint of heart, and it could be a bit much for beginners.
The swell holds into Sunday morning, with a still-clean 5ft, but the wind swings around and chops it up in the afternoon. Monday the 21st has some more clean waves, around 4-5ft, but the energy is a bit more moderate. The wind is light and clean, making it a solid choice for a few waves after work.
After that, the wind turns on us again, and we’re back to seeing it get blown out. The long-range stuff for the end of the month is promising but less certain. The pattern looks like it wants to hold some south swell, but we’ll have to see how it all lines up. It’s a promising outlook, but remember, these long-range ones are always a bit of a gamble.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off, but keep your eyes on the 19th. That’s the one with real grunt and clean conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1068 | 534 | 306 | 210 | 121 | 77 | 55 | 34 | 99 | 60 | 25 | 44 | 59 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:57AM1.52m | 8:18PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:11PM0.11m | 2:36AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 41 | 534 | 306 | 210 | 121 | 77 | 55 | 34 | 19 | 60 | 71 | 26 | 195 | 1789 | 2114 | 1630 | 1097 | 1016 | 875 | 747 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 17 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 13 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | SE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 32 | 17 | 21 | 60 | 117 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 23 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NNE 3 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 19 | NE 9 | S 18 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | ENE 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 74 | 27 | 156 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 7 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | NW 2 | SSW 5 | S 7 | — | SSW 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | 1068 | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 99 | 225 | — | 38 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 28 | 11 | 24 | 107 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 62 |
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