
Surf Forecasts:
Whitianga surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitianga this week:
The surf forecast for Whitianga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitianga in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitianga over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sun 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 7 | N 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 6 | 6 | 178 | 153 | 181 | 295 | 601 | 865 | 514 | 165 | 125 | 170 | 220 | 128 | 131 | 161 | 231 | 184 | 138 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:50AM2.11m | 1:14PM1.97m | 1:41AM2.03m | 2:10PM1.92m | 2:31AM1.97m | 3:05PM1.89m | 3:21AM1.92m | 3:59PM1.87m | 4:12AM1.89m | 4:55PM1.88m | 5:02AM1.87m | 5:51PM1.91m | 5:50AM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04AM0.56m | 7:15PM0.65m | 7:55AM0.58m | 8:11PM0.70m | 8:46AM0.61m | 9:09PM0.73m | 9:39AM0.64m | 10:04PM0.75m | 10:33AM0.65m | 10:57PM0.77m | 11:26AM0.65m | 11:48PM0.79m | 12:13PM0.64m | ||||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | N 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 |
18 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 434 | 165 | 125 | 111 | 220 | 128 | 131 | 161 | 231 | 184 | 138 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | E 13 | — | ENE 9 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | SE 5 | SSE 4 |
5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 3 | — | 88 | 38 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 14 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | N 6 | NW 6 |
1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | W 4 | NW 4 | NNW 7 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | SE 5 | — |
— | — | — | 178 | 153 | 181 | 295 | 601 | 865 | 514 | 18 | 31 | 170 | 20 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 182 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 108 | 144 | 202 | 144 | 109 | 113 | 150 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Whitianga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whitianga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitianga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitianga 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 (Whitianga) 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 Whitianga 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.
Whitianga is 75 km (47 miles) from Manukau. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Manukau. Manukau has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










