Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I'm looking at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. There's a bit of a wait, but there's a real ripper of a session on the horizon. Let's get into it.

We start off the run on Saturday, the 8th of August at Whangara. First up, Saturday morning is looking excellent – a solid 7ft S swell is rolling in with a 13-second period, packing a massive 1796 combined energy. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW, so it's going to be clean. The water temp is 57°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a setup for experienced surfers only, as that 7ft is a bit much for beginners. The afternoon turns a bit average with a cross-shore NE wind, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday, the 9th, hangs in there. The morning has a 5ft S swell with a 11-second period (800 energy) and a light cross-offshore NNW breeze, keeping things clean. The afternoon drops to 3ft from the SSE with a longer 14-second period (782 energy) and a light cross-offshore N wind, still clean. Not a standout, but a solid couple of days.

Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 14th sees the swell backing off. Monday morning has a small 3ft S swell, but it's clean. The rest of the week is a bit of a write-off with small, weak waves and onshore winds, mostly poor conditions. The swell just fades out.

Then, on Friday the 14th, we get a little pulse. The afternoon sees a 6ft NE swell with a short 7-second period (354 energy), but the wind goes glassy. It's a bit crumbly with that short period, but clean faces make it worth a look.

Now, the real standout is way out there, but it's worth the wait. On Saturday, the 22nd of August, the morning session at Whangara is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a powerful 8ft SSE swell with an 11-second period, cranking 1425 combined energy. The wind is glassy – dead flat calm from the NW. This is an expert-only zone at that size, and it's going to be a ripper. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-onshore breeze, so get in early.

The following Sunday, the 23rd, is still pretty good with a 6ft SSE swell and clean conditions in the morning, but the Saturday is the clear winner.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a mixed bag with a good start and a few clean days, but the real gold is on Saturday the 22nd. It's a long way off, so the forecast could shift, but as it stands, that's the session to be stoked for.

Rusty.

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