Whatipu surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatipu over the next 16 days.
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