Whatarangi Station Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.47° S 175.21° E

Whatarangi Station Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Station sea temperature is
13.1°C
1.0° 

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


Whatarangi Station surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 5,915 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whatarangi Station this week:

The surf forecast for Whatarangi Station over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whatarangi Station in the next 16 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 27th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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(10 max)
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3
1
1
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0
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
9
2.5
SSW
8
1.3
S
8
3
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
14
1.6
S
8
1.4
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10
1.3
S
10
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1
S
11
0.9
SSW
11
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1302
2578
4730
1086
501
355
415
1027
223
913
744
276
358
400
332
599
390
308
260
202
231
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSW
0
ESE
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
N
25
S
10
SW
15
NNW
20
S
20
SSW
10
S
10
W
20
NW
10
N
5
NW
10
W
10
NE
15
NNW
15
NNW
40
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
11:50AM1.20m
00:12AM1.09m
12:34PM1.19m
00:54AM1.08m
1:17PM1.19m
1:37AM1.08m
2:00PM1.18m
2:20AM1.08m
2:44PM1.19m
3:04AM1.09m
3:29PM1.19m
3:51AM1.12m
4:16PM1.19m
Low Tide
6:08PM0.24m
6:15AM0.24m
6:51PM0.25m
6:57AM0.24m
7:33PM0.25m
7:40AM0.23m
8:16PM0.24m
8:24AM0.21m
9:00PM0.23m
9:11AM0.20m
9:46PM0.21m
10:01AM0.18m
10:33PM0.19m
rain showers
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6:11
6:09
6:07
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6:03
6:01
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6:13
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6:19
 mm
3
4
1
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Temp °C
10
11
8
15
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13
9
9
8
9
8
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11
12
7
14
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14
Feels °C
5
4
4
12
10
8
4
6
4
3
2
3
6
7
4
11
11
6
11
12
7
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Information about the Whatarangi Station Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whatarangi Station provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whatarangi Station can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whatarangi Station 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 (Whatarangi Station) 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 Whatarangi Station 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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