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Whareama surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
16.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whareama in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 15th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 15th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 21st Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whareama over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
SSW
0.9
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
2
SSE
2
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.6
SE
1.7
SSE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.4
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)991387778888888887781211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)78579890134124127239259333511541559599523367310179179547279
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
SW
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18AM
1.33
3:38PM
1.24
4:03AM
1.35
4:24PM
1.25
4:49AM
1.37
5:09PM
1.25
5:34AM
1.39
5:54PM
1.26
6:19AM
1.41
6:39PM
1.27
7:04AM
1.42
7:24PM
1.27
7:48AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:34AM
0.33
9:45PM
0.31
10:21AM
0.32
10:30PM
0.30
11:08AM
0.31
11:15PM
0.29
11:54AM
0.29
12:01AM
0.26
12:40PM
0.27
12:46AM
0.24
1:26PM
0.25
1:31AM
0.22
2:11PM
0.23
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:07-
Sunset--8:47--8:47--8:46--8:46--8:45--8:45--8:45
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11943-----------------
Temp. °C151719161616151616141515141515141515141616
Feels °C (?)15171916151413111210101091111111212131313
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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 12 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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