Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here with the look ahead for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up for the Whangara stretch, but there’s definitely a window to get excited about. The water’s sitting at a normal 56.5°F for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

The immediate zone is pretty grim. Starting Sunday the 26th, it’s a mess with onshore wind and lumpy, low-quality surf. That carries right through Monday and Tuesday, with the swell getting big and messy, but the wind just chops it all to bits. You can pretty much give those days a miss unless you’re desperate for a paddle out back.

Things finally turn the corner on Wednesday morning the 29th. That’s the standout of the whole forecast. We’ve got a clean 6.9ft swell coming from the ESE with a solid 12-second period grinding into the beach and reef. The wind is light offshore from the NW – glassy as it gets. Conditions are going to be pristine for experienced surfers. The combined energy is ranking up strong at 1342, so there’s proper push in the water. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Be aware though, this spot can get a crowd sometimes, so get in early.

Thursday the 30th is still a solid option. Swell drops a touch to 4.6ft from the same ESE direction, still a good 11-second period. Another morning of clean offshore NW breeze keeps it tidy. It won't be as powerful as Wednesday, but definitely a good, fun session.

By Friday the 31st, the wind shifts around, but the afternoon shows some promise with a 6.6ft groundswell from the north and a gentle offshore, cleaning it up for a decent session. The Saturday and Sunday that follow are tiny and weak, not worth the effort.

After that, the forecast gets a bit wild. The first week of August sees a lot of rain, howling southerly winds, and massive, chunky swell. By Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August, we’re looking at 9.8ft to 13.1ft of wind-affected slop with combined energies over 1772 and up to 3558. That’s a heap of raw power, but with onshore winds, it’s more of a survival mission or a kite session than a clean paddle in. Leave it for the experts only, if anyone.

There’s a small window late in the run on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning looks glassy with a clean 5.2ft SSE swell. It’s not huge, but if you want a peaceful paddle in clean conditions, that’s your shout. The following Monday the 10th of August also has a clean 4.9ft south swell with light offshore winds, looking like a very good session, but it’s a long way out so keep an eye on it.

Overall, Wednesday the 29th of July is the absolute pick of the fortnight. Get on it.

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