Foxton Beach surf break

Foxton Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 23 Feb 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
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Foxton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Foxton Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 24th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 24th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
W
1.5
WNW
1
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.2
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
1.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)111012766189166666131312131313126
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4132261958025252677139170131433029495531281448
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
N
15
NW
10
W
10
E
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
NNE
20
NW
25
WNW
20
NW
10
NW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
NW
10
WSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
onoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:14PM
2.22
2:45AM
2.13
3:11PM
2.07
3:51AM
2.00
4:28PM
1.95
5:23AM
1.95
6:00PM
1.92
6:53AM
2.01
7:20PM
1.98
8:00AM
2.14
8:24PM
2.10
8:53AM
2.28
9:17PM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
0.43
9:49AM
0.57
10:13PM
0.59
10:56AM
0.70
11:26PM
0.71
12:22PM
0.76
1:01AM
0.72
1:49PM
0.68
2:20AM
0.61
2:55PM
0.53
3:20AM
0.45
3:47PM
0.37
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-8:10--8:09--8:07--8:07--8:05--8:04--8:01-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------231------1
Temp. °C171715181917222417191917171714171816171710
Feels °C (?)15141418191621221916161617161215171514156
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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 12 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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