Wainui Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.87° S 174.78° E

Issued: 11 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wainui Reef sea temperature is
14.9° C

Normal for this time of year

Wainui Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wainui Reef surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, W swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 10th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
0
2
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.6
WSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
1.1
W
7
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
17
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
1.8
W
6
2
WNW
7
2.5
W
8
2
W
8
0.9
WSW
16
1.8
W
15
2
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
405
276
138
51
50
119
111
118
146
140
169
142
99
91
267
382
747
496
436
1430
576
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
S
5
NNE
5
NNE
5
SW
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
S
10
E
5
N
15
WNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
SE
10
ENE
15
WNW
15
W
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:30PM2.03m
5:53AM2.15m
6:33PM2.13m
6:56AM2.24m
7:32PM2.26m
7:56AM2.34m
8:28PM2.40m
8:52AM2.44m
9:21PM2.53m
9:46AM2.51m
10:12PM2.62m
10:37AM2.54m
11:02PM2.66m
Low Tide
11:24AM0.55m
11:50PM0.63m
12:29PM0.47m
00:56AM0.53m
1:28PM0.37m
1:55AM0.40m
2:23PM0.27m
2:50AM0.27m
3:14PM0.18m
3:42AM0.17m
4:03PM0.13m
4:32AM0.11m
4:50PM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
4
2
Temp °C
11
11
10
11
12
11
12
12
11
13
14
13
15
15
14
15
13
13
12
12
12
Feels °C
9
9
9
10
11
6
9
10
9
10
11
10
11
12
11
10
9
10
10
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
SW
16
1.1
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
17
0.6
WSW
16
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
7
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.2
S
11
2
W
8
1.4
WSW
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
405
276
99
31
20
119
111
72
146
140
169
77
55
91
44
64
9
496
340
39
95
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
9
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WSW
7
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.7
SW
18
0.9
WSW
16
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
88
76
35
35
50
10
102
118
13
28
52
142
99
82
69
10
4
323
436
6
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
5
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
S
8
0.5
W
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
9
0.2
WSW
20
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.6
S
6
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
28
178
138
51
31
16
30
5
17
5
2
7
37
2
12
3
2
22
16
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
0.3
NW
2
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
NNW
4
1.2
W
6
1.8
W
6
2
WNW
7
2.5
W
8
1.8
W
15
2
W
8
Energy kJ
29
1
93
7
91
267
382
747
1430
576
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
70
0
0
0
0
13
19
5
0
0
0
0
162
0
0
162
70
5
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
7
9
7
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
7
9
7
4
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Information about the Wainui Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wainui Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainui Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainui Reef 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 (Wainui Reef) 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 Wainui Reef 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 Wainui Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 25 km (16 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 90 km (56 miles) away and Levin, 95 km (59 miles) away.

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