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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 5 am Saturday 26 Apr 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (Apr 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whakatane Heads over the next 12 days.
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 348 | 257 | 194 | 239 | 243 | 243 | 220 | 225 | 246 | 551 | 530 | 724 | 1223 | 1396 | 829 | 404 | 255 | 127 | 88 | 86 | 117 | 87 | 48 | 31 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 72 | 92 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | off | off | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:14PM 1.81 | 5:40AM 1.94 | 6:14PM 1.91 | 6:36AM 1.96 | 7:10PM 2.00 | 7:32AM 1.97 | 8:04PM 2.05 | 8:28AM 1.98 | 8:57PM 2.06 | 9:21AM 1.97 | 9:50PM 2.02 | 10:11AM 1.94 | 10:45PM 1.96 | 11:01AM 1.88 | 11:41PM 1.89 | 11:52AM 1.79 | 12:36AM 1.83 | 12:49PM 1.70 | 1:31AM 1.76 | 1:51PM 1.63 | 2:26AM 1.71 | 2:51PM 1.60 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:20AM 0.30 | 11:38PM 0.36 | 12:15PM 0.23 | 12:37AM 0.32 | 1:09PM 0.19 | 1:35AM 0.28 | 2:02PM 0.17 | 2:31AM 0.27 | 2:53PM 0.17 | 3:23AM 0.29 | 3:44PM 0.20 | 4:15AM 0.35 | 4:35PM 0.24 | 5:08AM 0.42 | 5:26PM 0.31 | 6:05AM 0.48 | 6:18PM 0.40 | 7:04AM 0.51 | 7:14PM 0.48 | 8:03AM 0.50 | 8:14PM 0.53 | 8:57AM 0.49 | 9:15PM 0.54 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue 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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