Whareama surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 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 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NE swell with 2,037 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
2
0
2
1
2
1
!
!
3
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSE
10
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
2.1
ENE
9
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.1
NE
5
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1567
948
738
298
97
72
247
255
375
629
1475
2037
944
371
302
161
94
70
65
26
37
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
N
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:10AM1.29m
4:35PM1.38m
4:56AM1.28m
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
Low Tide
10:06PM0.27m
10:19AM0.26m
10:53PM0.27m
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
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
2
2
3
Temp °C
10
14
16
12
17
19
15
19
20
16
16
17
16
17
17
13
16
17
17
17
16
9
11
12
9
14
16
13
17
18
13
13
16
15
15
15
11
13
14
14
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
12
2.2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
Energy kJ
1567
948
738
298
92
72
102
114
183
15
783
904
944
371
302
161
94
70
36
12
37
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
3
2
5
117
97
68
31
41
39
2
17
17
14
12
35
49
33
32
29
26
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
11
0.4
NE
5
0.1
NE
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
6
2
5
7
4
48
16
8
3
16
10
6
11
2
15
17
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
2.1
ENE
9
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
10
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NNE
2
1.1
NE
5
0.4
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
9
16
32
247
255
375
629
1475
2037
7
3
1
65
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
13
0
0
71
0
43
72
102
102
72
0
0
0
0
9
0
52
52
43
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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