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Anawhata Road (Oaonui) surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Anawhata Road (Oaonui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anawhata Road (Oaonui) sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) this week:
The surf forecast for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anawhata Road (Oaonui) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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 kJ (?) | 4302 | 4343 | 3593 | 2443 | 2237 | 931 | 107 | 123 | 169 | 144 | 316 | 215 | 246 | 371 | 575 | 326 | 321 | 307 | 578 | 528 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:15PM 3.15 | 12:44AM 3.18 | 1:13PM 2.94 | 1:45AM 2.98 | 2:24PM 2.76 | 2:59AM 2.82 | 3:39PM 2.65 | 4:17AM 2.75 | 4:51PM 2.62 | 5:29AM 2.77 | 5:58PM 2.66 | 6:30AM 2.83 | 6:59PM 2.75 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:33PM 0.40 | 7:07AM 0.57 | 7:28PM 0.64 | 8:11AM 0.76 | 8:32PM 0.84 | 9:21AM 0.89 | 9:47PM 0.95 | 10:35AM 0.92 | 11:04PM 0.95 | 11:47AM 0.84 | 12:14AM 0.85 | 12:48PM 0.71 | 1:12AM 0.70 | ||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
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Information about the Anawhata Road (Oaonui) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anawhata Road (Oaonui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anawhata Road (Oaonui) 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 (Anawhata Road (Oaonui)) 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 Anawhata Road (Oaonui) 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.
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