Foxton Beach surf break

Foxton Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
17.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Foxton Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 16th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.1
NW
0.2
W
3
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
W
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)71210981412777988888109987
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)432518156811756405394159110148701375160617113072129111381128543
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
20
SE
30
WNW
25
NNW
25
N
30
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
35
NW
35
WNW
40
W
35
W
30
WNW
35
W
30
WNW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
1.71
3:52AM
1.78
4:30PM
1.71
5:04AM
1.82
5:36PM
1.77
6:03AM
1.92
6:34PM
1.89
6:52AM
2.06
7:23PM
2.03
7:35AM
2.20
8:07PM
2.19
8:17AM
2.33
8:47PM
2.33
8:59AM
2.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:04PM
0.83
10:54AM
0.84
11:22PM
0.79
12:08PM
0.74
12:31AM
0.68
1:07PM
0.58
1:26AM
0.52
1:54PM
0.39
2:12AM
0.35
2:35PM
0.22
2:54AM
0.20
3:16PM
0.08
3:36AM
0.08
Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50
Sunset5:57--5:55--5:53--5:52--5:51--5:49--5:47--
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201620232019191820201617171415161516161617
Feels °C (?)1813172119171813171610121398991091011
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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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