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Whangara Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Whangara surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 11 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangara this week:
The surf forecast for Whangara over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 6s 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 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangara over the next 12 days.
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wed 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1025 | 1669 | 1651 | 1431 | 919 | 794 | 763 | 662 | 586 | 522 | 527 | 528 | 772 | 833 | 525 | 387 | 279 | 480 | 663 | 741 | 403 | 1006 | 626 | 403 | 340 | 268 | 185 | 529 | 899 | 1482 | 1519 | 1621 | 1988 | 2215 | 3149 | 7026 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:24PM 1.44 | 6:41AM 1.35 | 7:09PM 1.47 | 7:26AM 1.36 | 7:54PM 1.50 | 8:12AM 1.38 | 8:39PM 1.52 | 9:00AM 1.39 | 9:24PM 1.53 | 9:48AM 1.41 | 10:12PM 1.53 | 10:39AM 1.43 | 11:01PM 1.53 | 11:32AM 1.45 | 11:53PM 1.52 | 12:27PM 1.47 | 12:49AM 1.50 | 1:24PM 1.50 | 1:47AM 1.49 | 2:23PM 1.52 | 2:46AM 1.49 | 3:22PM 1.55 | 3:45AM 1.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:42AM 0.29 | 12:54PM 0.22 | 1:29AM 0.26 | 1:40PM 0.19 | 2:16AM 0.22 | 2:26PM 0.17 | 3:02AM 0.18 | 3:13PM 0.16 | 3:49AM 0.15 | 4:01PM 0.15 | 4:36AM 0.13 | 4:52PM 0.16 | 5:25AM 0.11 | 5:45PM 0.16 | 6:16AM 0.10 | 6:40PM 0.17 | 7:10AM 0.10 | 7:38PM 0.18 | 8:05AM 0.11 | 8:37PM 0.18 | 9:02AM 0.11 | 9:37PM 0.18 | 10:00AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wed 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 |
| Sunset | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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