Foxton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.47° S 175.21° E

Issued: 11 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Foxton Beach sea temperature is
13.6° 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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 2,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 7th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
3
3
!
!
3
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.8
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
1
NW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
3
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.8
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
9
2
SSW
10
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
13
1.3
SSW
6
2
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
26
72
57
132
136
237
1977
926
506
322
428
461
2106
2630
763
42
30
106
475
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NW
10
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
20
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
20
ESE
10
ENE
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
E
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
S
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:51AM2.21m
11:06PM2.33m
11:28AM2.19m
11:43PM2.32m
12:06PM2.16m
00:21AM2.28m
12:45PM2.12m
1:00AM2.22m
1:28PM2.06m
1:44AM2.16m
2:15PM2.02m
2:32AM2.10m
3:06PM1.98m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.40m
6:02AM0.45m
6:16PM0.41m
6:41AM0.46m
6:54PM0.44m
7:22AM0.47m
7:35PM0.48m
8:04AM0.48m
8:19PM0.54m
8:48AM0.50m
9:08PM0.60m
9:36AM0.53m
10:02PM0.64m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
 mm
1
2
4
4
1
8
7
1
3
8
Temp °C
8
10
9
8
12
11
11
13
12
13
13
11
11
11
9
10
12
9
11
12
12
Feels °C
6
8
7
5
9
8
7
8
6
10
12
9
9
9
7
8
11
7
8
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.6
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
W
11
0.1
W
20
0.2
W
18
1.7
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.8
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
10
0.7
W
16
0.6
W
16
2
SSW
10
0.5
SW
5
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
3
12
37
40
91
136
125
7
25
506
322
428
461
248
177
763
14
12
13
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
12
0.2
W
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
13
0.6
W
13
0.1
NW
9
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
17
Energy kJ
3
3
3
3
2
8
27
21
93
222
119
3
107
42
16
7
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.5
W
17
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
W
13
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
3
2
3
4
4
35
140
29
30
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.8
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
1
NW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.5
WNW
7
3
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
0.6
S
3
3.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
9
0.3
SE
2
0.6
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
6
2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
1
26
72
57
132
237
1977
926
7
2106
2630
1
20
106
475
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
Distance (km)
97
97
97
8
8
8
8
77
77
77
8
99
8
8
43
43
8
8
48
166
180
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
7
4
4
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
7
7
9
5
6
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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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