Surf Forecasts:
Whangara surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with 6,145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangara in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks around Whangara. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of sessions that’ll make you forget about the flat spells.
We start off with a bit of a wild one on Wednesday, August 5th. There’s a solid 16ft swell from the south, but it’s arriving with a howling 25 mph cross-on wind from the SSW. The combined energy is massive at 7393, but it’s just messy. Thursday morning looks a bit better as the wind swings to a cross-offshore direction, dropping the swell to 10ft, and it cleans up nicely. That’s a good window for experienced surfers only, as the size is still serious.
Now, the standout. Friday morning, August 7th, is where it’s at. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy offshore from the WNW at just 3 mph. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year. The waves will be clean as a whistle, and the energy is moderate (1290). It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you can expect a few sets. The crowds can get in there sometimes, so get in early.
Saturday morning, August 8th, is another cracker. The swell pushes up to 7ft from the south with a 13-second period, and the wind is light offshore again. The energy is moderate (1858), and conditions are excellent for those who can handle the size. Still too big for the groms, but for the rest of us, it’s a ripper.
After that, the surf settles down. Sunday and Monday offer smaller, clean waves in the 3ft to 5ft range with light offshore winds. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The energy drops off to the low hundreds.
Then we hit a gap. From Tuesday, August 11th, through to Wednesday, August 19th, the surf gets small and inconsistent, with a few days of poor conditions. There’s a brief blip on Saturday, August 15th, with a 4ft NE swell and clean offshore winds, but it’s not enough to get excited about. The combined energy stays below 300 for most of this stretch.
The week after that, things pick up a little on Thursday, August 20th, with a 4ft south swell, but the wind is cross-on, and the period is short at 8 seconds. It’s a bit of a messy end to the outlook.
So, to sum it up: Friday August 7th and Saturday August 8th mornings are your best bets. Get out there, score some clean waves, and enjoy it while it lasts.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7393 | 5224 | 3355 | 2191 | 508 | 431 | 473 | 1452 | 1822 | 1359 | 1213 | 786 | 478 | 400 | 581 | 319 | 233 | 176 | 173 | 240 | 195 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:35AM1.40m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:24AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.46m | 12:16PM1.46m | 00:38AM1.46m | 1:13PM1.49m | 1:36AM1.46m | 2:12PM1.52m | 2:36AM1.47m | 3:13PM1.56m | 3:37AM1.49m | 4:13PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM0.22m | 5:17AM0.17m | 5:38PM0.22m | 6:05AM0.16m | 6:32PM0.21m | 6:58AM0.15m | 7:28PM0.20m | 7:54AM0.13m | 8:28PM0.19m | 8:52AM0.11m | 9:29PM0.16m | 9:52AM0.09m | 10:31PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 11 | SE 16 | S 12 | SE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 41 | 2191 | 508 | 467 | 473 | 1452 | 1822 | 1359 | 1213 | 786 | 478 | 400 | 581 | 319 | 233 | 176 | 173 | 240 | 195 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 11 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 13 | S 10 | SE 11 | SSE 16 | SE 11 | NE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | E 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 77 | 116 | 384 | 418 | 520 | 241 | 412 | 41 | 7 | 183 | 265 | 3 | 20 | 55 | 24 | 49 | 58 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 18 | NE 11 | NE 17 | SE 13 | S 18 | SE 12 | NE 14 | SE 12 | ENE 13 | N 10 | NE 13 | S 17 | NE 12 | N 7 | NE 12 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 20 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 4 | 11 | 431 | 399 | 341 | 8 | 87 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7393 | 5224 | 3355 | 2897 | 1048 | 778 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 56 | 43 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 152 | 35 | 35 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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