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Whatipu surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whatipu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whatipu sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Whatipu surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whatipu this week:
The surf forecast for Whatipu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whatipu in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatipu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | |
103 | 41 | 42 | 59 | 57 | 96 | 231 | 355 | 217 | 219 | 322 | 263 | 78 | 703 | 742 | 838 | 863 | 640 | 730 | 1530 | 2543 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:16PM2.99m | 10:30AM2.93m | 10:52PM2.99m | 11:04AM2.91m | 11:27PM2.97m | 11:40AM2.87m | 00:03AM2.93m | 12:18PM2.82m | 00:41AM2.87m | 12:58PM2.76m | 1:22AM2.81m | 1:42PM2.70m | 2:07AM2.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM0.74m | 4:30AM0.80m | 4:45PM0.76m | 5:06AM0.81m | 5:21PM0.76m | 5:42AM0.83m | 5:57PM0.77m | 6:19AM0.84m | 6:34PM0.79m | 6:57AM0.86m | 7:14PM0.82m | 7:38AM0.88m | 7:57PM0.87m | 8:24AM0.91m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:10 |
— | 2 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 6 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WSW 18 | W 24 |
 kJ | 103 | 234 | 188 | 113 | 95 | 64 | 231 | 355 | 217 | 130 | 322 | 263 | 66 | 703 | 742 | 838 | 863 | 640 | 730 | 66 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | — |
| kJ | 31 | 41 | 42 | 59 | 57 | 67 | 31 | 14 | 134 | 219 | 34 | 65 | 78 | 54 | 89 | 84 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 32 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | WSW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 17 | SW 7 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 19 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 42 | 22 | 31 | 96 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 7 | 24 | 18 | — | — | — | 15 | 37 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 28 | 22 | 25 | 49 | 42 | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1530 | 2543 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 314 | 281 | 274 | 280 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 314 | 314 | 87 | 52 | 108 | 95 | 95 |
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Information about the Whatipu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whatipu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whatipu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whatipu 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 (Whatipu) 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 Whatipu 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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