Surf Forecasts:
Wainui Reef surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 12AM (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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
276 | 138 | 51 | 50 | 119 | 111 | 118 | 146 | 138 | 169 | 142 | 98 | 89 | 212 | 302 | 462 | 504 | 430 | 314 | 882 | 1051 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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-off | cross-off | 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 | 11:27AM2.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:21AM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | |
5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | 5:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 15 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 20 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
276 | 50 | 31 | 20 | 119 | 111 | 74 | 146 | 46 | 54 | 48 | 97 | 89 | 44 | 97 | 102 | 383 | 134 | 314 | 29 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 9 | SSW 9 | WSW 13 |
76 | 138 | 35 | 50 | 10 | 102 | 118 | 18 | 138 | 169 | 142 | 37 | 82 | 69 | 10 | 60 | 504 | 430 | 96 | 16 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 18 | S 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 10 | W 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 5 | S 9 | — | — |
178 | 70 | 51 | 31 | 16 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | 2 | 8 | 25 | 56 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 9 |
3 | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 98 | 114 | 212 | 302 | 462 | — | — | — | 882 | 1051 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 108 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 189 | 190 | 5 | 0 | 162 | 135 | 0 |
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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.











