Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the forecast for Whangara. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of windows that'll get the stoke up.

The first real chance for a paddle comes in on Friday the 28th of August. We’ve got a solid 5ft southerly swell rollin’ in early with a 14-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the north-northeast. That’s proper groundswell, and with moderate energy (937), it’s got some push. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothin’ strange there. The swell direction is off the south, which isn’t the optimum ENE direction for this spot, but it’s got enough size and period to make it interesting. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, so that long period stuff might be a little straight on the beach, but the reef could hold it together. Sometimes there are crowds, so don’t be surprised if a few others have the same idea. It’s a standout for the week.

The Saturday morning (29th of August) keeps things goin’ with a cleaner 3ft southerly swell, 12-second period, and lighter cross-off winds. The energy is a bit more moderate at 301, but it’ll be a fun, cleaner wave for the crew. By Saturday arvo, the wind gets up and the rain comes in, so make the most of the morning.

Then we get a real treat on Sunday the 30th of August. The swell shifts to the north-northeast with 4ft and a shorter 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy offshore from the west, just 3 mph. That’s clean as a whistle. The energy is moderate (323), and while the period is short, it’ll be punchy on the bank. Morning session is the go.

After that, the surf drops away. The Monday morning (31st of August) has a weak 2ft north-easterly swell and that’s about it. The next week into early September is a real flat spell with tiny waves and mostly offshore winds, but nothing with any size. There’s a jump in the numbers on Tuesday the 1st of September arvo with a 8ft southerly swell and massive energy (1966), but the wind is a light cross-onshore, and the conditions are marginal. That’s big, over 8ft, so it’s only for experts, and the short period (12s) wind-swell mix won’t be the cleanest.

From there, it’s a long, dry stretch of nothing until Thursday the 10th of September. On Thursday arvo, a 7ft north-northeast swell appears, but the wind is howlin’ at 19 mph from the north-northeast, making it a messy cross-off, and the period is a short 7 seconds. That’ll be chunky and lumpy, more of a kite-surfing setup than a proper paddle.

The real late highlight shows up on Friday the 11th of September. The morning brings a 4ft north-northeast swell, a 8-second period, light winds from the north at 6 mph, and good energy (467). That’s a proper clean session with some punch. The swell direction is the closest we’ve seen to the optimum ENE, so it’ll line up well. It’s still a week and a bit out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Friday the 28th of August morning for that solid south groundswell, and Sunday the 30th of August morning for the glassy, clean conditions. The long-range Friday the 11th of September is a definite one to watch. Between the end of August and the 11th, there’s a lot of flat, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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