Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The surf window starts Monday, September 14th at Whangara, but don’t rush out. Monday’s got tiny 1ft swell out of the NE with a 12 second period, and even though the wind is glassy, the wave energy is weak (31). It’s a flat, glassy pond out there.

Things get interesting Tuesday, September 15th. The morning serves up a clean 5ft swell from the south, 11 second period, with light cross-off wind. The energy climbs to a moderate 537, so there’s some real push. It’s a decent option, but that afternoon the wind turns onshore and makes a mess.

The real standout hits on Thursday, September 24th. Mark it down. We’ve got solid 10ft swell from the south, period around 9 seconds, and the energy is strong (1793 to 1601). The wind goes offshore and clean from the NW, which is perfect for Whangara’s reef and beach setup. This is heavy-duty, powerful surf – well over 8ft, so it’s for experienced surfers only. Expect proper, beefy waves and clean faces all day. Crowds are possible, so expect some company if you’re out there.

Before that, Wednesday the 23rd sees a massive 13ft south swell, but it’s cross-onshore and messy. The energy is enormous (2670), but the wind and size make it a total bust for surfing. Honestly, that looks more like a kite surfer’s playground than a paddle session.

After the 24th, things chill out. Friday the 25th offers a glassy 3ft ESE swell with 10 second period and clean energy (270). It’s a mellow, fun option for an easy session. Saturday the 26th morning is glassy again with 6ft south swell, period 7 seconds – a punchy, fun option for the weekend.

Late in the period, the real power returns on Tuesday, September 29th. We’re looking at a 7ft south swell with a very long 15 second period and massive energy (1858). The wind is clean and cross-off, which is prime. But this is big, fat, long-period groundswell. It’s going to unload on the reef and point breaks, not the beach, with long lulls between sets. Top-shelf stuff for experts.

Water temp at Whangara is around 56°F, which is about average for the season.

First week is slow to build, but the second week fires. Best bets: Tuesday morning the 15th for a clean start, and the absolute standout is Thursday the 24th of September for a heavy, clean session. Then keep your eye on Tuesday the 29th for more serious power, though it’s a little less certain this far out.

Rusty.

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