Foxton Beach surf break

Foxton Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Foxton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Foxton Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Foxton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Foxton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 1st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 1st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 4th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Foxton Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.1
W
0.4
NW
0.6
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)9121214131212134566655131314141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)165119453331282833172451641025817142965593011
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
15
SSW
10
E
5
ENE
10
SW
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
W
10
NNW
5
NE
10
SW
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
15
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
2.25
9:57AM
2.35
10:18PM
2.32
10:33AM
2.37
10:52PM
2.35
11:07AM
2.35
11:25PM
2.35
11:39AM
2.31
11:57PM
2.32
12:11PM
2.23
12:29AM
2.25
12:44PM
2.14
1:03AM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:11PM
0.24
4:30AM
0.22
4:49PM
0.16
5:07AM
0.18
5:25PM
0.13
5:42AM
0.18
6:00PM
0.14
6:16AM
0.24
6:33PM
0.20
6:49AM
0.32
7:07PM
0.29
7:24AM
0.43
7:41PM
0.40
8:01AM
0.56
Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39
Sunset7:14--7:12--7:10--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:04--
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------------71
Temp. °C151215161317171515171716171718181719211720
Feels °C (?)13913131015141413151413141617161618181319
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Information about the Foxton Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Foxton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Foxton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Foxton Beach 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 (Foxton Beach) 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 Foxton Beach 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 Foxton Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Levin which is 19 km (12 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 37 km (23 miles) away, Paraparaumu, Wanganui and Masterton.

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