Whitianga surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 NZDT
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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
20.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitianga in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NE
2.2
NE
1.9
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.1
NE
1.1
NNW
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)9998888888889881311101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6847275624231511311351299391865488809011412610221811984
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
N
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
W
10
NE
5
S
10
S
15
SE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33AM
1.99
4:56PM
2.04
5:38AM
2.05
6:00PM
2.06
6:48AM
2.12
7:04PM
2.11
7:51AM
2.22
8:03PM
2.14
8:46AM
2.29
8:59PM
2.16
9:37AM
2.33
9:52PM
2.15
10:26AM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:16PM
0.55
10:47AM
0.70
11:17PM
0.56
11:50AM
0.68
12:19AM
0.56
12:52PM
0.67
1:19AM
0.51
1:54PM
0.65
2:15AM
0.46
2:52PM
0.62
3:07AM
0.42
3:47PM
0.59
3:58AM
0.42
Tue
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05
Sunset8:37--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38--
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
344-----1113113--------
Temp. °C212020221822221821221816171518191719191720
Feels °C (?)191818201720201821211816161316181617181518
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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.

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