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The Point (nr Wainui) surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 NZDT
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The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (nr Wainui) sea temperature is 17.6°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (nr Wainui) sea temperature is 17.6°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (nr Wainui) this week:

The surf forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (nr Wainui) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 31st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 4th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days.

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Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.2
WSW
2.3
S
1.7
S
0.7
WSW
1.3
S
0.5
WSW
0.4
SW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
1.3
W
0.8
W
0.9
WNW
2.1
S
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.2
ESE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1012761261115161515141413131355571412151414513131514141414141515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)45941152421114012371581381351211157768674295365144012516919181787044449153514647525460
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
5
E
15
S
10
S
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
SSE
5
N
15
NNW
20
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
W
5
NNE
20
S
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSW
5
ENE
5
E
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
N
15
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
glassonoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:28AM
2.39
1:43PM
2.33
2:03AM
2.27
2:22PM
2.19
2:46AM
2.13
3:11PM
2.02
3:43AM
1.98
4:19PM
1.87
5:03AM
1.88
5:51PM
1.81
6:37AM
1.92
7:25PM
1.91
7:58AM
2.10
8:36PM
2.11
8:59AM
2.35
9:30PM
2.35
9:49AM
2.57
10:16PM
2.55
10:33AM
2.74
10:58PM
2.70
11:15AM
2.83
11:39PM
2.78
11:56AM
2.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32AM
0.33
7:47PM
0.36
8:05AM
0.47
8:24PM
0.52
8:47AM
0.62
9:11PM
0.69
9:50AM
0.79
10:29PM
0.84
11:40AM
0.86
12:31AM
0.85
1:31PM
0.73
2:00AM
0.68
2:40PM
0.48
3:00AM
0.44
3:31PM
0.22
3:47AM
0.21
4:14PM
0.01
4:30AM
0.03
4:54PM
-0.13
5:10AM
-0.09
5:33PM
-0.18
5:49AM
-0.11
Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43
Sunset7:17--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:02--7:01--7:00--
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Rain (mm)
--1---------------11----------------
Temp. °C141314151414151216161318171519191520171716171416161317181520191619191517
Feels °C (?)9799912121015141216151416161318161613141014141215161419161415151315

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the The Point (nr Wainui) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point (nr Wainui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point (nr Wainui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (nr Wainui) 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 (The Point (nr Wainui)) 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 The Point (nr Wainui) 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 Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near The Point (nr Wainui), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Wanganui and the Manawatu where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 93 km (58 miles) away and Levin, 97 km (60 miles) away.

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