Foxton Beach surf break

Foxton Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 16 May 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
15.6° C
(Which is 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 Sunday (May 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12AM. 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 17th May)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 17th May)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
18
0.3
W
17
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.8
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
0.7
WNW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
0.8
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
12
27
53
45
42
16
14
24
20
17
16
28
23
31
51
36
25
119
112
125
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
0
S
5
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
S
5
ENE
5
NE
5
WNW
5
NE
10
NNE
5
NW
10
NNE
5
N
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
WNW
5
NNW
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
High Tide
9:05PM2.45m
9:22AM2.43m
9:51PM2.53m
10:12AM2.44m
10:38PM2.53m
11:02AM2.39m
11:28PM2.48m
11:55AM2.29m
00:22AM2.38m
12:54PM2.17m
1:21AM2.25m
1:57PM2.06m
2:25AM2.14m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.06m
3:57AM0.09m
4:19PM0.03m
4:45AM0.09m
5:07PM0.07m
5:35AM0.14m
5:57PM0.15m
6:28AM0.24m
6:48PM0.27m
7:25AM0.36m
7:44PM0.40m
8:25AM0.47m
8:43PM0.53m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
Temp °C
9
11
11
12
13
11
12
13
13
11
12
11
11
12
11
11
14
14
14
15
14
8
10
9
9
11
8
11
11
12
10
11
10
9
11
10
9
13
12
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
W
17
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.2
W
13
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
5
2
4
53
45
42
16
14
24
20
17
16
26
20
13
37
26
3
17
45
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
W
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
W
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
18
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
14
12
27
9
8
9
2
1
13
2
2
1
14
14
12
11
6
26
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
S
8
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
12
12
12
11
11
7
1
7
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.8
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
0.7
WNW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
2
28
23
31
51
36
25
119
112
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
99
185
48
48
97
68
79
97
68
68
100
79
79
121
99
99
101
101
48
68
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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