Whangaparaoa Surf Guide
Whangaparaoa in East Cape is a sheltered beach and reef break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the north northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded.
Whangaparaoa Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Whangaparaoa:
The best conditions reported for surf at Whangaparaoa occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
Whangaparaoa Surf:
Monday, 26 October 2026, 15:09 Local time| lunes 26 | mar | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- on |
on | on | cross- on |

















