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Foxton Beach Surf Forecast
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Foxton Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Friday (Sep 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Foxton Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 961 | 709 | 884 | 562 | 912 | 1769 | 2749 | 1951 | 1321 | 478 | 366 | 269 | 304 | 405 | 305 | 774 | 1484 | 2138 | 873 | 793 | 549 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:04PM 1.94 | 5:35AM 1.88 | 6:18PM 2.02 | 6:43AM 1.96 | 7:14PM 2.12 | 7:38AM 2.06 | 8:01PM 2.22 | 8:23AM 2.16 | 8:41PM 2.30 | 9:02AM 2.24 | 9:18PM 2.35 | 9:36AM 2.30 | 9:51PM 2.36 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:07AM 0.77 | 12:00AM 0.75 | 12:34PM 0.72 | 1:14AM 0.65 | 1:40PM 0.59 | 2:09AM 0.51 | 2:31PM 0.45 | 2:54AM 0.38 | 3:13PM 0.33 | 3:33AM 0.27 | 3:51PM 0.24 | 4:09AM 0.20 | 4:25PM 0.21 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wanganui-Manawatu
The cross-on wind has turned onshore at Foxton Beach (light winds from the W at Karere wx 27 km from Foxton Beach). A 2.1m swell from the WNW is too big for here
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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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