Foxton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.47° S 175.21° E

Issued: 11 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Foxton Beach sea temperature is
13.2° 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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 2,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 5th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
3
0
2
1
2
3
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
2.3
NW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
12
1
W
16
0.7
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
1.3
SSW
7
1
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
117
243
1061
926
519
343
139
198
522
239
153
35
30
183
114
344
709
597
887
494
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NE
20
NNW
30
N
10
NNE
20
WNW
10
SE
25
SE
5
W
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
SE
10
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
3:27AM2.05m
4:08PM1.96m
4:31AM2.03m
5:25PM2.00m
Low Tide
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
10:30AM0.56m
11:05PM0.66m
11:37AM0.57m
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rain showers
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thunderstorm
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:07
5:07
 mm
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
Temp °C
10
11
14
12
14
14
12
13
12
10
13
14
11
13
13
11
10
10
9
10
10
Feels °C
7
7
9
5
10
10
7
9
11
8
10
12
10
11
11
7
4
4
3
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
W
11
2.3
NW
10
0.2
W
18
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1
SSW
8
0.8
WNW
12
1
W
16
0.7
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.4
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
7
1
SSW
7
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
14
0.4
W
18
0.4
W
17
Energy kJ
62
117
123
1061
25
519
343
107
198
522
239
153
35
22
183
114
46
43
36
96
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
12
0.1
W
20
0.2
W
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
10
0.2
W
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
21
0.3
W
19
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
8
27
7
21
22
139
71
114
31
34
14
30
17
24
5
9
64
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
17
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
4
121
154
39
18
8
19
6
13
13
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
6
0.3
NE
2
1.5
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
10
0.3
SSE
2
0.8
SE
4
0.4
NW
2
0.6
SSW
5
1.8
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
Energy kJ
104
1
243
926
1
20
2
17
344
709
597
887
494
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
5
Distance (km)
8
8
77
195
8
77
8
176
8
8
8
8
99
48
8
180
224
224
215
208
187
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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