Foxton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.47° S 175.21° E

Issued: 5 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Foxton Beach sea temperature is
14.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Foxton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Foxton Beach surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,445 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with W swell.

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 (Jun 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 17th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 17th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 21st Jun)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
14
0.7
WNW
9
2.5
W
8
1.7
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.3
W
14
0.3
SSW
13
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
2.3
WNW
7
3.5
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
80
902
329
96
92
177
104
36
33
227
230
459
1445
660
409
271
185
146
80
74
Wind (km/h)
0
E
15
NW
30
W
0
SE
10
E
10
N
10
WNW
5
SE
5
ENE
15
NW
25
NW
25
NW
35
NW
35
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:29PM2.57m
10:54AM2.40m
11:19PM2.54m
11:46AM2.34m
00:10AM2.46m
12:38PM2.25m
1:02AM2.34m
1:31PM2.14m
1:54AM2.21m
2:23PM2.03m
2:48AM2.08m
3:18PM1.93m
3:45AM1.97m
Low Tide
4:57PM0.12m
5:26AM0.16m
5:46PM0.15m
6:18AM0.21m
6:36PM0.22m
7:11AM0.29m
7:27PM0.33m
8:04AM0.38m
8:19PM0.45m
8:55AM0.47m
9:13PM0.56m
9:47AM0.55m
10:10PM0.66m
10:43AM0.62m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
2
2
1
7
1
7
9
Temp °C
10
13
14
14
10
13
13
11
11
13
15
15
15
16
15
14
13
13
14
13
11
Feels °C
9
7
10
13
7
8
10
10
9
9
11
11
9
11
13
12
13
12
14
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
W
13
0.2
W
13
1.7
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
10
1.5
WNW
6
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
W
17
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
33
55
12
329
96
22
177
57
26
24
17
15
11
6
409
271
185
146
80
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.1
W
20
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
43
3
10
11
5
15
29
25
4
33
13
13
7
2
5
3
35
57
32
74
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
14
0.2
W
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
W
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.1
W
21
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
64
11
17
3
23
12
36
31
9
4
3
5
4
4
16
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
9
2.5
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
SSW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
2.3
WNW
7
3.5
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
80
902
92
104
227
230
459
1445
660
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
8
61
97
8
8
68
43
8
48
97
77
77
124
97
74
99
8
8
8
8
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
5
5
4
9
6
6
5
4
4
5
4
4
6
9
5
7
7
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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