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Whangara Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
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Whangara surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whangara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangara sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Whangara surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, NNE swell with 7,482 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 18s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wed 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | |
3135 | 2155 | 2095 | 4998 | 23 | 7 | 2155 | 1233 | 871 | 635 | 361 | 104 | 98 | 223 | 491 | 854 | 1192 | 3544 | 7482 | 2654 | 1749 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:20AM1.37m | 3:53PM1.36m | 4:09AM1.35m | 4:40PM1.37m | 4:55AM1.34m | 5:25PM1.39m | 5:41AM1.35m | 6:08PM1.42m | 6:25AM1.35m | 6:52PM1.43m | 7:09AM1.35m | 7:35PM1.44m | 7:52AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.30m | 9:36AM0.23m | 10:01PM0.31m | 10:23AM0.25m | 10:50PM0.32m | 11:08AM0.26m | 11:37PM0.31m | 11:53AM0.26m | 00:23AM0.30m | 12:37PM0.26m | 1:08AM0.30m | 1:21PM0.25m | 1:53AM0.29m | 2:05PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
 kJ | 3135 | 2155 | 2095 | 4998 | 4709 | 3453 | 2155 | 1233 | 871 | 635 | 361 | 104 | 98 | 49 | 31 | 43 | 17 | 15 | 4016 | 2654 | 1749 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | SSW 12 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 89 | 59 | 57 | 33 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 128 | 40 | 18 | 39 | 6 | 13 | — | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | E 9 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | N 17 | NE 10 | SW 10 | N 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 26 | 25 | 15 | 14 | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 12 | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 52 | 134 | 223 | 491 | 854 | 1192 | 3544 | 7482 | — | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 64 | 20 | 20 | 306 | 107 | 19 | 107 |
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Information about the Whangara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whangara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whangara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangara surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Whangara) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whangara may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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