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Waitarere surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 NZST
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Waitarere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waitarere sea temperature is 16.7°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.9 °C max: 17.2 °C min: 15.0 °C)
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Waitarere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waitarere sea temperature is 16.7°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.9 °C max: 17.2 °C min: 15.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitarere this week:

The surf forecast for Waitarere over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitarere in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 27th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 27th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 26th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitarere over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.6
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.8
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.5
SSW
0.3
W
3
WNW
3.5
W
2.1
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
SSW
1.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)777777778141214121081212131447613889108877776136
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)408397328408545537432672292529171100964722111113162312118309531595678306169147969965231454182
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
30
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
30
WNW
30
W
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
NW
10
ENE
10
NE
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NE
5
W
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
SSW
5
ESE
10
NE
25
WNW
30
W
35
WNW
35
W
30
W
20
W
10
W
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
SSW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
onononononononcross-
off
offcross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37AM
2.26
9:56PM
2.30
10:09AM
2.27
10:27PM
2.32
10:42AM
2.25
11:00PM
2.30
11:16AM
2.19
11:36PM
2.25
11:55AM
2.11
12:18AM
2.16
12:42PM
2.02
1:10AM
2.07
1:45PM
1.92
2:16AM
1.99
3:01PM
1.88
3:32AM
1.98
4:12PM
1.90
4:43AM
2.04
5:20PM
1.98
5:46AM
2.15
6:24PM
2.10
6:44AM
2.27
7:22PM
2.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:29PM
0.20
4:45AM
0.28
5:02PM
0.22
5:18AM
0.32
5:36PM
0.28
5:54AM
0.40
6:13PM
0.37
6:34AM
0.49
6:54PM
0.47
7:21AM
0.60
7:41PM
0.58
8:18AM
0.68
8:40PM
0.66
9:24AM
0.71
9:51PM
0.69
10:36AM
0.67
11:04PM
0.64
11:46AM
0.55
12:14AM
0.52
12:51PM
0.39
1:16AM
0.36
1:48PM
0.22
2:12AM
0.21
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--
Sunset-5:35--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:21-
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Rain (mm)
-----72-------------22-2------------
Temp. °C15151415161615141213141114151315161315151515149111314151514151511141411
Feels °C (?)111110991110771111812131113141113131111977778871213812129

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

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Information about the Waitarere Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waitarere provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waitarere can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waitarere 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 (Waitarere) 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 Waitarere 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 Waitarere, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Levin which is 11 km (7 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 43 km (27 miles) away, Paraparaumu, Masterton and Upper Hutt.

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