
Surf Forecasts:
Whareama surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12AM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whareama over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 8 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
139 | 83 | 278 | 165 | 4182 | 1546 | 861 | 468 | 365 | 334 | 600 | 1915 | 1186 | 1348 | 792 | 1758 | 980 | 992 | 651 | 594 | 787 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:42PM1.53m | 11:13AM1.41m | 11:36PM1.45m | 12:07PM1.38m | 00:28AM1.38m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:19AM1.33m | 1:48PM1.35m | 2:07AM1.29m | 2:35PM1.35m | 2:54AM1.27m | 3:20PM1.36m | 3:40AM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05AM0.08m | 5:24PM0.14m | 5:56AM0.13m | 6:18PM0.19m | 6:45AM0.18m | 7:11PM0.24m | 7:32AM0.22m | 8:01PM0.28m | 8:18AM0.26m | 8:50PM0.30m | 9:02AM0.28m | 9:37PM0.30m | 9:47AM0.29m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | |
4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | 4:55 | |
mm | 4 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 13 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 7 |
139 | 83 | 278 | 165 | 4182 | 1546 | 861 | 468 | 365 | 334 | 187 | 958 | 1186 | 650 | 792 | 1221 | 980 | 992 | 651 | 534 | 272 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | — | — | NE 8 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 16 | SSW 17 | E 11 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 76 | — | — | 2 | — | 81 | — | — | 90 | 58 | — | 367 | 353 | 331 | 173 | 83 | 459 | 394 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 10 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 16 |
16 | 3 | 2 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | 787 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 10 | W 3 | ENE 10 | — | — | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 |
— | 37 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 16 | 200 | 189 | 600 | 1915 | 24 | 1348 | 3 | 1758 | — | — | 249 | 594 | 389 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 91 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 72 | 89 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 171 | 17 |
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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.










