Whareama surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 08 May 2026 NZST
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Whareama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whareama sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whareama this week:

The surf forecast for Whareama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whareama in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whareama over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
1
3
3
4
1
!
!
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
1
!
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
1.2
NE
7
2.5
NE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.4
NE
13
1.3
ENE
13
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
12
3
S
13
2.3
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.9
S
13
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.9
S
8
3
SSW
11
2.2
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
143
881
300
202
632
555
1168
975
4124
2651
1834
1020
1170
2942
2772
2116
1087
464
1846
1918
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
ESE
10
SW
5
WSW
5
S
10
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:56AM1.23m
10:15PM1.35m
10:39AM1.21m
10:58PM1.34m
11:22AM1.20m
11:42PM1.33m
12:08PM1.22m
00:28AM1.34m
12:55PM1.26m
1:17AM1.36m
1:45PM1.31m
2:08AM1.39m
2:37PM1.39m
Low Tide
4:02PM0.32m
4:39AM0.30m
4:44PM0.32m
5:21AM0.30m
5:27PM0.31m
6:04AM0.28m
6:13PM0.29m
6:48AM0.25m
7:01PM0.26m
7:34AM0.21m
7:53PM0.21m
8:23AM0.17m
8:49PM0.17m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
2
Temp °C
18
20
18
17
16
14
17
16
11
12
12
8
13
14
10
13
13
11
12
11
9
15
18
15
12
10
8
16
15
6
7
8
6
10
11
8
11
11
9
7
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.4
NE
13
1.3
ENE
13
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
3
S
12
3
S
13
2.3
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.9
S
13
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.2
SSW
12
2.3
S
11
2.2
S
14
Energy kJ
64
66
444
300
202
632
555
1168
975
2653
2651
1834
1020
1170
2942
2772
2116
1087
418
1197
1918
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NE
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
12
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
19
19
19
35
29
33
35
496
371
211
186
170
170
141
133
100
64
44
28
29
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.1
S
12
0.3
ENE
15
0.3
E
14
0.1
SE
18
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
S
23
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
2
2
2
20
33
7
45
3
42
33
12
56
42
75
62
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
2
1.2
NE
7
2.5
NE
8
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
WSW
4
1.6
S
6
3.5
SSW
12
1.9
S
8
3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
1
143
881
6
3
2
10
202
4124
464
1846
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
1
4
Distance (km)
43
43
242
91
43
0
0
0
102
17
17
0
0
52
0
0
17
0
17
102
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
2
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
8
6
9
6
6
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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Information about the Whareama Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whareama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whareama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whareama 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 (Whareama) 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 Whareama 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.

Whareama is 38 km (24 miles) from Masterton. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Masterton. Masterton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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