Surf Forecasts:
Porangahau River Mouth surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porangahau River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Porangahau River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porangahau River Mouth in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porangahau River Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 |
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366 | 245 | 125 | 132 | 132 | 176 | 137 | 90 | 115 | 142 | 121 | 79 | 74 | 94 | 54 | 206 | 487 | 265 | 605 | 329 | 953 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:26PM1.44m | 2:50AM1.44m | 3:22PM1.52m | 3:48AM1.48m | 4:20PM1.60m | 4:46AM1.51m | 5:17PM1.66m | 5:44AM1.54m | 6:15PM1.70m | 6:42AM1.55m | 7:12PM1.72m | 7:40AM1.54m | 8:09PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.16m | 9:04AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.11m | 10:00AM0.05m | 10:39PM0.06m | 10:58AM0.01m | 11:38PM0.02m | 11:56AM-0.02m | 00:38AM-0.01m | 12:55PM-0.03m | 1:37AM-0.03m | 1:53PM-0.03m | 2:34AM-0.02m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | S 6 | SSW 10 | S 14 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 |
366 | 245 | 125 | 132 | 132 | 176 | 137 | 90 | 115 | 142 | 121 | 79 | 74 | 51 | 49 | 147 | 487 | 265 | 605 | 329 | 953 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | S 14 | ESE 12 | SSW 14 | E 12 | NE 4 | NE 11 |
20 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 30 | 102 | 23 | 81 | 26 | 27 | 40 | 41 | 29 | 10 | 54 | 206 | 14 | 218 | 25 | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 10 | SSW 20 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | E 13 | S 16 | SE 9 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 11 |
25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 38 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 28 | 15 | 5 | 66 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15 | — | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | NW 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | ENE 12 | — | S 4 |
5 | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 58 | 94 | — | 2 | 14 | 1 | 28 | — | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 71 |
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Information about the Porangahau River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porangahau River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porangahau River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porangahau River Mouth 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 (Porangahau River Mouth) 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 Porangahau River Mouth 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.
Porangahau River Mouth is 87 km (54 miles) from the city of Palmerston North. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Palmerston North. Palmerston North has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










