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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 5 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
16.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (Apr 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangara in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 15s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 1st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 8 | S 8 | NNE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
68 | 32 | 35 | 400 | 385 | 85 | 73 | 53 | 45 | 33 | 55 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 50 | 44 | 61 | 67 | 67 | 94 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:20PM1.37m | 4:38AM1.40m | 5:09PM1.39m | 5:26AM1.40m | 5:55PM1.41m | 6:11AM1.39m | 6:38PM1.44m | 6:55AM1.39m | 7:21PM1.45m | 7:39AM1.39m | 8:04PM1.45m | 8:22AM1.37m | 8:46PM1.45m | 9:04AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.27m | 10:55AM0.21m | 11:18PM0.27m | 11:41AM0.21m | 00:06AM0.26m | 12:25PM0.21m | 00:52AM0.26m | 1:09PM0.22m | 1:37AM0.26m | 1:52PM0.23m | 2:21AM0.26m | 2:35PM0.24m | 3:05AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 |
 | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | 5:13 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 68 | 25 | 35 | 130 | 203 | 1409 | 855 | 365 | 198 | 154 | 106 | 227 | 200 | 121 | 50 | 44 | 61 | 67 | 67 | 94 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | S 8 | S 14 | NNE 8 | SSW 11 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 32 | 106 | 23 | 51 | 17 | 73 | 53 | 45 | 26 | 55 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 63 | 59 | 50 | 41 | 24 | 85 | 93 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NNE 4 | SSE 10 | NE 15 | NE 8 | NE 13 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 113 | 127 | 159 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 35 | 12 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NW 3 | SSW 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | 29 | 2 | 23 | 400 | 385 | 85 | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 12 | 35 | 108 | 51 | 35 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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