Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Whangara’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a solid run coming through. The water is sitting at 59°, which is dead on average for this time of year, so nothing wacky going on there. The first few days are gonna be the real highlight, with some serious energy in the water.

Friday morning the 17th kicks things off with a bang. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the ESE with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 1629. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is glassy from the WNW, so you’re getting clean, lined-up waves. This is expert territory though – that size and power will be too much for beginners. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that long period, it’s going to be better defined at the reef. The crowd situation is “sometimes,” so you might have a few out, but the quality will be worth it.

Saturday morning the 18th is still excellent, with a 6ft ESE swell (14-second period) and cross-off winds from the WNW. The energy is still high at 1473. This is another one for experienced surfers, but the conditions are clean.

Sunday morning the 19th drops a little to 4ft, but the wind is clean cross-off from the west. The energy is down to 572, so it’s a lighter day, but still good for a session.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st start off small and messy, but hold on – Tuesday morning the 21st fires up again. A 8ft S swell with a 17-second period arrives, and the combined energy is a massive 3510. Winds are glassy from the SW. That is a serious, powerful groundswell – only for experts. The quality is top-notch, but it’s heavy.

Wednesday morning the 22nd is a step down to 5ft, but still clean with a cross-off wind. The energy is moderate at 757. After that, the surf gets smaller and the wind turns more onshore through the week, with a few average days until the 25th.

Saturday the 25th afternoon has a bumpy 5ft S swell, but the wind is a moderate offshore, so it’s clean. The energy is 274, so it’s not massive, but it’s a fun size if you’re out there.

The last week of the month and into August looks pretty quiet. There’s a brief spike on Sunday the 26th afternoon with a 8ft S swell, but the wind is cross-on and the period is short at 8 seconds. That’s a messy, choppy prospect. Then from the 27th through to the 1st of August, it’s mostly small, weak, and windy – poor conditions, with energy dropping under 100 most days. A total flat spell.

So, the standout here is the first weekend, especially Friday the 17th morning and Tuesday the 21st morning. Those are the best on offer. The rest is a mixed bag with a long quiet stretch from the 27th onward.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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