Foxton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.47° S 175.21° E

Issued: 5 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Foxton Beach sea temperature is
14.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,011 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Jun 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Foxton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 28th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 28th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
9
2.5
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.3
W
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.3
W
13
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
W
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
NW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2700
1157
443
373
265
38
42
37
47
47
30
41
39
17
16
15
18
6
3
14
9
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
20
S
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
5
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:23PM2.01m
7:39AM1.97m
8:06PM2.10m
8:23AM2.04m
8:44PM2.18m
9:03AM2.11m
9:20PM2.25m
9:40AM2.16m
9:55PM2.30m
10:16AM2.19m
10:31PM2.33m
10:51AM2.21m
11:06PM2.33m
11:28AM2.19m
Low Tide
2:16AM0.64m
2:33PM0.54m
2:58AM0.58m
3:14PM0.49m
3:36AM0.53m
3:52PM0.45m
4:13AM0.49m
4:29PM0.42m
4:48AM0.47m
5:04PM0.40m
5:24AM0.46m
5:40PM0.40m
6:02AM0.45m
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
 mm
15
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
9
11
12
13
12
11
11
10
12
12
11
9
10
9
7
10
10
9
11
10
10
Feels °C
1
5
9
10
8
10
10
8
9
9
8
6
8
7
5
8
7
6
9
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.8
SSW
6
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.3
W
13
0.5
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
NW
4
Energy kJ
46
28
29
29
30
38
19
37
47
31
21
41
39
17
16
15
18
13
3
14
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
W
14
0.1
S
14
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
3
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
6
21
9
9
15
34
4
30
35
36
15
14
14
1
3
3
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.2
W
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
18
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
S
4
0.2
W
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
4
19
19
1
2
6
23
3
14
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
9
2.5
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
7
0.4
S
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.7
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
Energy kJ
2700
1157
443
373
265
7
42
26
13
47
3
1
6
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
168
166
178
180
176
48
8
48
8
8
48
48
81
68
68
97
97
97
97
97
97
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
6
5
5
6
4
5
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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