Foxton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.47° S 175.21° E

Issued: 5 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Foxton Beach sea temperature is
13.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 1,040 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 9th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
W
13
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
16
0.6
W
16
0.5
W
15
0.8
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
2.4
SSW
7
2
SSW
9
3
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.4
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
890
443
294
475
202
330
177
109
80
181
223
561
576
914
926
597
389
163
121
133
82
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NW
10
SE
25
SE
20
E
10
SE
15
E
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:45PM2.12m
1:00AM2.22m
1:28PM2.06m
1:44AM2.16m
2:15PM2.02m
2:32AM2.10m
3:06PM1.98m
3:27AM2.05m
4:08PM1.96m
4:31AM2.03m
5:25PM2.00m
5:46AM2.05m
6:43PM2.12m
Low Tide
7:35PM0.48m
8:04AM0.48m
8:19PM0.54m
8:48AM0.50m
9:08PM0.60m
9:36AM0.53m
10:02PM0.64m
10:30AM0.56m
11:05PM0.66m
11:37AM0.57m
00:22AM0.63m
12:56PM0.52m
1:38AM0.53m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
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5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
3
4
1
3
7
3
1
5
5
3
7
Temp °C
13
13
11
13
13
11
13
13
10
11
11
12
12
12
12
11
11
9
9
9
8
Feels °C
10
10
6
8
9
9
12
11
8
9
7
9
9
9
9
7
6
4
5
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
10
0.2
W
16
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
W
16
0.6
W
16
0.5
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
8
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.5
W
16
0.5
W
15
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
18
0.4
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
890
21
294
158
100
330
177
13
80
14
13
26
121
104
62
96
85
44
38
37
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
18
0.2
WNW
15
1.2
W
13
0.8
W
13
0.5
SSW
7
0.1
NW
9
0.5
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
19
0.2
W
18
0.1
W
21
0.3
W
19
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
20
0.2
W
18
0.4
W
16
Energy kJ
25
21
475
202
30
3
109
36
2
7
24
9
64
5
4
8
25
82
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
19
0.5
W
17
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
S
16
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
37
147
11
5
27
7
3
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
0.6
SE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
S
9
1.5
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
2.4
SSW
7
2
SSW
9
3
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
5
Energy kJ
443
10
3
3
60
181
223
561
576
914
926
597
389
163
121
133
48
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
3
1
3
1
Distance (km)
8
97
8
176
8
8
8
8
8
8
97
121
8
208
224
208
185
185
8
180
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
1
2
2
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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