Whareama surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 31 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
13.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Whareama surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE 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 Sunday (May 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
2
1
2
!
!
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
S
10
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
2
NE
8
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
9
2.1
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
67
255
277
446
1541
1801
750
532
231
204
171
106
79
28
40
46
50
72
64
58
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
10
NW
10
WNW
5
SSE
5
NW
15
NW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
10
WNW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
5:19PM1.40m
5:41AM1.28m
6:03PM1.41m
6:26AM1.28m
6:48PM1.41m
7:11AM1.27m
7:32PM1.41m
7:55AM1.25m
8:16PM1.39m
8:39AM1.24m
8:59PM1.37m
9:22AM1.22m
9:41PM1.35m
Low Tide
11:04AM0.27m
11:40PM0.27m
11:48AM0.28m
00:26AM0.27m
12:33PM0.28m
1:12AM0.27m
1:18PM0.28m
1:57AM0.27m
2:02PM0.29m
2:41AM0.28m
2:45PM0.29m
3:24AM0.28m
3:28PM0.30m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
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4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
1
1
6
Temp °C
16
18
16
18
19
18
17
18
15
15
15
11
15
16
16
17
18
16
14
13
13
12
14
14
16
17
15
15
17
13
14
15
10
12
13
12
14
15
13
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
S
10
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
92
67
134
126
187
766
971
750
532
231
204
171
106
79
27
40
31
41
35
29
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
70
47
31
42
39
15
17
17
14
32
57
47
37
34
28
12
46
50
72
64
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
6
0.1
NE
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
S
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
SW
12
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
15
5
29
8
6
4
5
6
1
1
2
7
7
2
6
7
10
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
2
NE
8
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
9
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
NNW
2
0.5
NE
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
44
39
255
277
446
1541
1801
3
3
1
5
1
3
1
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
72
0
13
43
73
43
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
52
43
43
43
0
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
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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