Whangara Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.58° S 178.21° E

Issued: 5 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whangara sea temperature is
14.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Whangara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whangara surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 4,094 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 5th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 11th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 10th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangara over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Whangara over the next couple of weeks.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a rough patch. The early days are pretty ordinary, with onshore and cross-shore winds blowing through and making a mess of things. We’ve got a few days of poor to marginal conditions right up until the end of the first week. However, there’s a real standout window coming up in the second week that’s worth holding out for.

Overall Pattern: The first week is a write-off for any decent waves thanks to strong winds from the south and southwest. The real action starts to look good from Tuesday, 14 July onwards, when the wind finally goes offshore and the swell cleans up.

Let’s be honest, from Sunday, 5 July right through to Monday, 13 July, the surf is either poor or marginal. The winds are strong and onshore, with southerly gales making things messy and lumpy. The swell gets huge, over 10 ft, but it’s all blown out. Not worth paddling out for.

The Standout Window: The best surf on offer is Tuesday, 14 July. The morning is going to be magic. We’ve got clear skies, a light offshore wind from the northwest at just 3 mph, and a solid 10 ft swell coming from the southeast. The period is a very long 12 seconds, which means proper groundswell with heaps of energy (combined swell energy of 2527). This is definitely for experienced surfers only, as the size is well over 8 ft. The wind will make Whangara (a fairly exposed beach and reef) as clean as it gets. With an optimum swell direction from the ENE, this southeast swell will be hitting from a slightly different angle, but with that offshore wind and long period, it should still line up nicely. Expect some solid, powerful sets.

After that, Wednesday, 15 July still looks fun with a 7 ft ESE swell and a cross-offshore wind, keeping the waves clean. The energy drops a bit, but it’s a good follow-up day for anyone wanting a slightly less heavy session.

Looking further ahead into the second week, Friday, 17 July is also worth a mention. We get a fresh offshore wind from the northwest at 19 mph and an 8 ft swell from the ENE. The period is a shorter 7 seconds, so it won’t have the same grunt as the groundswell earlier in the week, but with that offshore breeze, it will be clean and fast.

The Verdict: The first week is a total dud. Forget the board. But that window from Tuesday, 14 July through Wednesday, 15 July is where it’s at. Tuesday morning is the absolute standout. Mark it on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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(10 max)
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3
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0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.9
NNE
6
1.5
E
10
2.1
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
2.1
NNE
8
1.4
E
10
1.6
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.2
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
9
4
SSE
10
4.5
SSE
10
4.5
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
281
441
599
475
536
356
490
1040
992
778
603
555
512
1245
1185
3398
3961
3803
3497
2923
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
25
NNE
5
N
25
NNE
20
NE
5
NW
5
W
5
ESE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
40
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:31AM1.30m
9:53PM1.42m
10:14AM1.30m
10:34PM1.42m
10:59AM1.32m
11:18PM1.42m
11:47AM1.35m
00:06AM1.43m
12:38PM1.39m
00:59AM1.44m
1:34PM1.44m
1:55AM1.46m
2:31PM1.50m
2:54AM1.49m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.26m
4:17AM0.26m
4:26PM0.27m
4:59AM0.24m
5:10PM0.27m
5:43AM0.22m
5:58PM0.26m
6:29AM0.19m
6:50PM0.25m
7:20AM0.16m
7:46PM0.22m
8:14AM0.13m
8:45PM0.19m
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
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5:00
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5:00
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1
6
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9
4
4
3
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
11
14
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
13
13
12
12
11
10
11
10
Feels °C
8
9
10
9
9
9
11
11
9
10
9
8
7
9
8
4
4
2
1
3
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.5
E
10
0.1
S
15
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.4
E
10
1.6
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.2
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
2
S
10
1.6
ESE
10
0.5
S
17
0.2
S
21
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
288
247
441
4
475
438
356
490
1040
992
778
603
555
512
850
491
144
34
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1
NNE
9
1
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NE
8
1.3
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
5
5
234
270
232
192
147
175
199
127
94
72
342
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
NE
8
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
5
3
11
9
9
71
59
39
54
39
23
42
86
51
33
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
6
1.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
2.1
NE
8
2.1
NNE
8
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
9
4
SSE
10
4.5
SSE
10
4.5
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
194
281
70
599
536
44
240
1245
1185
3398
3961
3803
3497
2923
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
Distance (km)
19
20
0
16
14
0
0
0
0
8
35
0
28
51
107
108
207
110
110
110
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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