Whatipu surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,997 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whatipu in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatipu over the next 16 days.
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