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Whakatane Heads Surf Forecast
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Whakatane Heads surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 24 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whakatane Heads this week:
The surf forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whakatane Heads in the next 12 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 25th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 25th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 30th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 59 | 45 | 44 | 49 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 62 | 55 | 55 | 37 | 18 | 43 | 36 | 42 | 20 | 66 | 65 | 36 | 56 | 54 | 87 | 83 | 74 | 110 | 64 | 50 | 84 | 183 | 181 | 122 | 157 | 155 | 106 | 97 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | on | off | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | on | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:06AM 1.62 | 2:30PM 1.72 | 2:57AM 1.60 | 3:14PM 1.68 | 3:48AM 1.60 | 3:59PM 1.66 | 4:41AM 1.61 | 4:45PM 1.64 | 5:36AM 1.65 | 5:34PM 1.65 | 6:31AM 1.70 | 6:27PM 1.67 | 7:20AM 1.76 | 7:19PM 1.72 | 8:04AM 1.81 | 8:08PM 1.77 | 8:47AM 1.84 | 8:51PM 1.82 | 9:27AM 1.89 | 9:34PM 1.84 | 10:11AM 1.91 | 10:17PM 1.83 | 10:56AM 1.92 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:22AM 0.56 | 9:03PM 0.52 | 9:13AM 0.60 | 9:48PM 0.53 | 10:06AM 0.64 | 10:36PM 0.54 | 10:57AM 0.67 | 11:25PM 0.54 | 11:49AM 0.67 | 12:15AM 0.52 | 12:39PM 0.65 | 1:03AM 0.50 | 1:29PM 0.61 | 1:49AM 0.47 | 2:16PM 0.55 | 2:34AM 0.42 | 3:01PM 0.49 | 3:17AM 0.34 | 3:47PM 0.44 | 4:01AM 0.28 | 4:35PM 0.39 | 4:45AM 0.25 | 5:22PM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Whakatane Heads Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whakatane Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whakatane Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whakatane Heads 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 (Whakatane Heads) 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 Whakatane Heads 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Whakatane Heads, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Whakatane which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 70 km (43 miles) away and Tauranga, 79 km (49 miles) away.
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