Scores 0–100. Rain ≥50% = tennis/cycling score drops to Poor regardless of wind. Running scores on rain only. Daily scores show best daytime window (6am–8pm).

Swell data from Open-Meteo marine model. Whangamata is reliable. Orewa and Omaha face the Hauraki Gulf — a semi-enclosed sea — so the model samples offshore and actual beach swell may be smaller. Use these as a directional guide. Offshore wind directions are approximate. Whangamata: hard limit 1.5m max.