Whangara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, same forecast but in feet and miles per hour.

First off, don’t get too excited about the next couple of days. Wednesday afternoon looks pretty average with a weak 4ft SSE swell and a cross breeze chopping things up. Water temp is about 57°, which is normal for the time of year.

Thursday morning is where it starts to look interesting. We’ve got a clean 3ft SE swell with a gentle offshore wind from the WNW at Whangara (beach and reef). The swell’s got a 10-second period, so it’ll have a bit of push, and the offshore breeze will keep the surface glassy. Energy is moderate (208). It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun and clean. This is the go-to session if you want a quiet, tidy wave. Crowds can happen here sometimes, but with these conditions, you might get a few.

Friday morning sees the swell bump to 4ft from the SE with a better 12-second period, but the cross wind from the NE will mess it up a bit – energy’s moderate (622). Later Friday, the swell jumps to 7ft from the NNE, but it’s short-period (8 seconds), and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. That’s a messy, windy setup, likely too lumpy for a good paddle.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday and Sunday have poor conditions – strong winds, chop, and small, weak swell. Saturday morning sees a 4ft NE swell but with a fresh 19 mph SW cross wind. Energy is moderate (419), but forget it. Sunday’s even smaller, with only 2ft to 2ft. Save your energy.

Now, here’s the standout: Tuesday the 22nd, morning session. Clear skies, a light offshore NW wind at 3 mph, and a clean 4ft SSE swell. The energy is moderate (275), but the wind is barely there – almost glassy. It’ll be clean and surfable. That’s your best bet in the first week. Crowds are possible, but with conditions this good, it’s worth a look.

Wednesday the 23rd, morning, also looks promising. A 5ft S swell with a 8-second period, but a clean cross-offshore WSW breeze. Energy is moderate (372). It’s a bit bigger, but still manageable for most surfers. The afternoon goes downhill fast with a strong SSW wind.

The following week has a few blips. Friday the 25th, morning – a 6ft S swell with a light WSW wind, clean. Energy is moderate (528). That’s a solid session. Then Saturday the 26th has a long-period S swell (12 seconds) with clean conditions both morning and afternoon – the afternoon is actually rated good. Energy is moderate to strong (566-593). That’s a good day for a point break or reef, as the long period can make beach breaks close out.

Overall, the first few days are weak, but from Tuesday the 22nd onward, there are several clean windows with moderate energy swells. The best sessions are Tuesday the 22nd morning and Friday the 25th morning. Get on it when the wind’s offshore.

Rusty.

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