Whareama Surf Break

Whareama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 41.02° S 176.11° E

Issued: 5 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whareama sea temperature is
14.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Whareama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whareama surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,517 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whareama in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
2
3
5
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
11
1
SSW
14
1.6
S
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
S
11
2.4
S
17
2.2
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1.9
S
14
2.5
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
195
419
892
690
371
3315
2568
899
446
294
127
160
187
189
622
1484
2866
1442
892
497
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
S
5
E
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
0
NNE
15
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
6:57PM1.73m
7:25AM1.52m
7:54PM1.71m
8:23AM1.50m
8:51PM1.67m
9:20AM1.47m
9:47PM1.60m
10:17AM1.44m
10:42PM1.53m
11:13AM1.41m
11:36PM1.45m
12:07PM1.38m
00:28AM1.38m
Low Tide
12:38PM-0.03m
1:22AM-0.03m
1:37PM-0.03m
2:20AM-0.02m
2:34PM-0.01m
3:16AM-0.00m
3:32PM0.03m
4:11AM0.03m
4:28PM0.08m
5:05AM0.08m
5:24PM0.14m
5:56AM0.13m
6:18PM0.19m
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clear
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light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
2
3
19
Temp °C
14
12
11
13
12
11
13
14
14
17
17
17
13
13
11
14
14
11
14
14
11
Feels °C
9
7
8
10
10
9
12
10
11
14
12
12
13
11
9
13
12
9
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
11
1.4
S
8
1.6
S
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
S
11
2.4
S
17
2.2
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1.9
S
14
2.5
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
Energy kJ
496
195
234
892
690
371
3315
2568
899
446
294
91
160
187
189
622
1484
2866
1442
892
497
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.6
S
14
1
SSW
14
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.7
S
15
0.1
E
19
0.1
NE
14
0.3
NE
12
0.5
NE
11
0.5
NE
11
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
14
142
419
12
12
213
7
8
24
58
55
127
12
12
15
14
7
7
3
44
88
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
0.4
NE
6
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.3
NE
3
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
14
0.2
ENE
8
0.6
S
16
Energy kJ
3
14
14
12
2
13
12
10
9
49
45
41
2
7
4
6
178
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
10
25
4
3
4
3
4
25
15
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
72
91
0
0
15
0
0
9
9
90
90
13
0
73
0
0
73
0
0
83
15
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
6
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
5
4
3
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
6
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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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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