Whitianga Surf Forecast

/ Coromandel (23 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (36.82° S 175.70° E)

Surf Forecasts

Whitianga surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 18 Aug 2025 NZST

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Whitianga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Whitianga sea temperature is 14.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitianga this week:

The surf forecast for Whitianga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitianga in the next 12 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 12AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3AM (Tue 19th Aug)	2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf	3AM (Tue 19th Aug)	2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful	3PM (Mon 18th Aug)	3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitianga over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 18			Tuesday 19			Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	9	10	10	9	9	5	6	6	6	5	5	8	5	5	5	6	6	6	6	6	6
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	294	267	143	119	62	66	27	19	31	38	70	104	42	22	26	58	87	67	53	111	229
Wind (km/h)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	S	SE	SSW	SSE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		2:33PM 1.94	2:53AM 1.95		3:39PM 1.94		3:55AM 1.92	4:48PM 1.97		4:59AM 1.90	5:49PM 2.02		5:59AM 1.89		6:42PM 2.06	6:55AM 1.90		7:29PM 2.07	7:47AM 1.92		8:13PM 2.05
Low Tide / height (m)			8:44PM 0.64	9:09AM 0.54		9:49PM 0.67	10:14AM 0.55		10:52PM 0.68	11:14AM 0.53		11:52PM 0.66		12:09PM 0.51	12:49AM 0.61		1:00PM 0.50	1:41AM 0.55		1:51PM 0.49	2:29AM 0.50

	Monday 18			Tuesday 19			Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24
Sunrise	6:56	-	-	6:56	-	-	6:54	-	-	6:52	-	-	6:52	-	-	6:50	-	-	6:48	-	-
Sunset	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:50	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	2	-	2	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	15	14	12	12	11	8	10	12	10	12	13	11	11	12	11	12	12	11	12	13	12
Feels °C (?)	12	10	6	7	6	1	5	8	6	7	10	8	7	7	6	8	8	8	8	10	10

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Coromandel

Wind Update Cross-off wind 29 km from Whangamata Bar has become light (light winds from the N at Waihi). Waves should be turning clean at Whangamata Bar. A 1.5m swell from the NE
57 minutes ago Whangamata Bar

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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 12 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.