Foxton Beach surf break

Foxton Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Mar 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 4th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 8th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 7th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Foxton Beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1
SSW
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.8
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
2
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)96652018161656667777716161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4932001665330564845267787131417394449456141195132115109
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
35
SW
10
S
0
SW
15
WSW
10
NE
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
N
10
N
20
WNW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NW
10
N
5
SE
5
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscrossoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassglassoffcross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:02PM
2.31
10:22AM
2.46
10:42PM
2.37
11:00AM
2.48
11:19PM
2.39
11:35AM
2.45
11:54PM
2.37
12:09PM
2.39
12:27AM
2.31
12:41PM
2.29
1:00AM
2.23
1:14PM
2.17
1:35AM
2.12
1:50PM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:52AM
0.19
5:14PM
0.16
5:31AM
0.13
5:53PM
0.12
6:08AM
0.14
6:30PM
0.13
6:44AM
0.19
7:05PM
0.19
7:19AM
0.29
7:39PM
0.27
7:54AM
0.42
8:14PM
0.39
8:32AM
0.56
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:09-
Sunset--7:59--7:58--7:55--7:54--7:52--7:51--7:50
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111415121515131517151718161818171517141717
Feels °C (?)78881211131415151516161515161517101516
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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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