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Foxton Beach Surf Forecast
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Foxton Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Foxton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 12 | 372 | 330 | 320 | 295 | 316 | 307 | 309 | 337 | 933 | 1434 | 1040 | 843 | 691 | 527 | 306 | 537 | 1660 | 732 | 643 | 618 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 9:27PM 2.45 | 9:42AM 2.49 | 10:08PM 2.51 | 10:25AM 2.49 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 3:56PM -0.01 | 4:17AM 0.02 | 4:38PM -0.03 | 5:00AM 0.03 | ||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | ||
| Sunset | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 41 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | - | 7 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | ||
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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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