Whiritoa surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZST
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Whiritoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whiritoa sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whiritoa this week:

The surf forecast for Whiritoa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whiritoa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 19th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 19th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.7
N
1.3
N
1.9
NNE
3.5
N
2.5
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)991313131212111111141413126679998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3481683502801637344239941614123012331618621131632216
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
25
N
30
N
15
NW
5
N
15
N
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46
Sunset5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:45--
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
2--111---------33-41-
Temp. °C201719191517181619181318191619181719181517
Feels °C (?)191717161312131215141016161315141417161312
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Information about the Whiritoa Surf forecast

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

Whiritoa is 51 km (32 miles) from the city of Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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