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Whananaki Beach surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 11 May 2024 NZST
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Whananaki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whananaki Beach sea temperature is 18.6°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 18.1 °C max: 19.0 °C min: 16.6 °C)
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Whananaki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whananaki Beach sea temperature is 18.6°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 18.1 °C max: 19.0 °C min: 16.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whananaki Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Whananaki Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whananaki Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 11th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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

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Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
1.6
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)10111111111010101010101010666788910981091110101010101010101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)21429738835028617013913371503319151829859465897170185135102240207300267373416711331331586556515372
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
W
10
SW
10
NNE
5
SW
0
SE
15
N
25
N
35
NNW
20
NW
25
W
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NE
5
N
10
SW
5
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
30
SSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:24AM
2.04
9:58PM
2.15
10:13AM
1.95
10:48PM
2.07
11:03AM
1.85
11:38PM
1.98
11:55AM
1.75
12:30AM
1.89
12:49PM
1.67
1:23AM
1.81
1:46PM
1.61
2:17AM
1.76
2:45PM
1.59
3:09AM
1.74
3:41PM
1.61
3:59AM
1.74
4:33PM
1.65
4:45AM
1.75
5:21PM
1.72
5:30AM
1.78
6:05PM
1.79
6:13AM
1.80
6:48PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:40PM
0.06
4:14AM
0.25
4:28PM
0.15
5:04AM
0.34
5:17PM
0.25
5:56AM
0.42
6:07PM
0.36
6:48AM
0.49
6:59PM
0.45
7:43AM
0.53
7:52PM
0.51
8:37AM
0.54
8:47PM
0.56
9:30AM
0.52
9:42PM
0.57
10:19AM
0.48
10:34PM
0.56
11:05AM
0.42
11:24PM
0.53
11:48AM
0.36
12:10AM
0.50
12:30PM
0.31
12:55AM
0.46
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--
Sunset-5:28--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:21-
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Rain (mm)
-----------1151---------------2251---
Temp. °C141612131414161614151617171816181815181814161715161615161616131312141513
Feels °C (?)9119101212151311121212131611141412151412131412151414161515111298910

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Whananaki Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whananaki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whananaki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whananaki Beach 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 (Whananaki Beach) 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 Whananaki Beach 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.

Whananaki Beach is 28 km (17 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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