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Whareama surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whareama over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 65 | 86 | 76 | 96 | 86 | 62 | 207 | 522 | 845 | 956 | 875 | 678 | 537 | 439 | 645 | 655 | 666 | 614 | 387 | 265 | 182 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:19AM 1.47 | 10:46PM 1.58 | 11:16AM 1.46 | 11:43PM 1.58 | 12:13PM 1.44 | 12:40AM 1.57 | 1:10PM 1.42 | 1:38AM 1.55 | 2:07PM 1.40 | 2:35AM 1.53 | 3:03PM 1.39 | 3:30AM 1.50 | 3:57PM 1.38 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:32PM 0.08 | 5:10AM 0.07 | 5:27PM 0.09 | 6:07AM 0.08 | 6:23PM 0.10 | 7:04AM 0.10 | 7:20PM 0.11 | 8:00AM 0.11 | 8:16PM 0.12 | 8:56AM 0.13 | 9:12PM 0.13 | 9:50AM 0.14 | 10:07PM 0.14 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:12 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 17 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
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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.











