Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf’s up. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through for Whangara, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed and picks up a good chunk of energy. The water’s sitting at 57.4°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first decent window kicks off Thursday morning, the 6th of August. We’re looking at a 9.8ft southerly swell with a moderate offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The wave energy is solid at 2357, and it’s a good option for the experienced crew. The swell direction is southerly, which is a touch off the optimum ENE, but the clean conditions make it a worthy call.

Friday morning, the 7th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 6.2ft from the south, but the wind is light and offshore from the WNW at just 3 mph. The water will be glassy, the waves will be clean, and the energy is still pumping at 1712. This is a standout for the experienced surfer. The swell period is a moderate 10 seconds, so it’ll be a nice, punchy wave.

Saturday morning, the 8th, holds the best of the bunch. A 6.2ft southerly swell, but with a clean offshore wind from the NW at 3 mph. The wave energy is 1581, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a bit south of the optimum, but the offshore wind and clean conditions make this a top pick. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early.

Sunday morning, the 9th, has a 4.6ft swell from the SSE, with offshore winds from the NW at 9 mph. The energy is 729, and the conditions are very good. It’s a touch smaller, but still a fun, clean option.

Things drop off from Monday the 10th through to the following week. The swell goes small, and the conditions become ordinary. There’s a day of glassy conditions on Tuesday the 11th with a 3.6ft SSE swell, but it’s barely worth the paddle. The energy is only 389, and the wave quality is marginal.

Thursday the 14th offers a small spike of hope with a 4.9ft NNE swell, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. The energy is 397, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up.

After that, it’s a long stretch of small, wind-affected slop through the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th. The combined energy drops to double digits, and the wind is strong and cross-shore. It’s not worth getting wet.

The run finishes with a pulse of swell on the 19th of August, but it’s an 8.2ft southerly swell with cross-onshore winds. That’s big and messy, only for the experts, and even then, the quality is poor.

The real standout is Saturday morning, the 8th. The combination of a solid 6.2ft swell, offshore wind, and clean conditions is the best on offer. Friday morning, the 7th, is a close second.

Keep it salty.

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