
Surf Forecasts:
Whareama surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,816 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whareama in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whareama over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 74 | 177 | 276 | 386 | 158 | 297 | 131 | 253 | 425 | 356 | 694 | 1379 | 1435 | 1155 | 855 | 456 | 188 | 78 | 32 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:52AM1.60m | 00:22AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:35AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | NE 7 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
24 | 25 | 177 | 276 | 386 | 158 | 297 | 131 | 58 | 425 | 356 | 174 | 1379 | 1435 | 1155 | 855 | 456 | 188 | 78 | 17 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | SSW 10 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | SE 14 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | S 17 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 |
3 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 253 | 68 | 210 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 15 | NE 6 | SE 14 | SW 6 | NE 6 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 14 | E 13 | E 14 | NE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | S 6 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | SSW 6 | — | W 3 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 |
9 | 74 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 21 | 16 | 96 | — | 7 | 694 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 150 | 159 | 207 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 91 | 91 | 0 | 71 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










