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Lat Long: 41.02° S 176.11° E

Whareama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whareama sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.5° 

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


Whareama surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,092 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whareama in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 30th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 30th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
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12
1.5
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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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55
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322
150
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92
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300
773
481
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573
345
242
149
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NNE
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High Tide
5:54PM1.42m
6:20AM1.50m
6:47PM1.45m
7:13AM1.56m
7:41PM1.47m
8:07AM1.61m
8:35PM1.48m
9:01AM1.64m
9:31PM1.48m
9:57AM1.64m
10:27PM1.47m
10:54AM1.63m
11:24PM1.45m
Low Tide
00:06AM0.13m
12:39PM0.11m
00:58AM0.10m
1:34PM0.07m
1:51AM0.08m
2:30PM0.05m
2:46AM0.06m
3:27PM0.03m
3:42AM0.05m
4:23PM0.03m
4:38AM0.06m
5:20PM0.04m
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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.

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