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Himatangi Beach surf break

Himatangi Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Himatangi Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Himatangi Beach sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Himatangi Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Himatangi Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Himatangi Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 9th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 9th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
W
0.7
WNW
0.4
W
1.1
NW
1.5
W
1.3
SSW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)1111101066771377591212111112455
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3382862182056655110455010923583537168412223113622
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
5
NW
10
WSW
5
N
15
NW
10
W
5
ESE
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
N
5
SE
10
S
10
E
0
SSW
15
SW
10
E
5
E
10
WSW
5
NNE
15
NW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglassglassoncrossglasscrossoffglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:09AM
2.25
1:33PM
2.35
2:02AM
2.13
2:26PM
2.22
2:56AM
2.02
3:20PM
2.09
3:50AM
1.92
4:16PM
1.98
4:46AM
1.86
5:15PM
1.91
5:48AM
1.83
6:16PM
1.88
6:57AM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:59AM
0.33
8:36PM
0.40
8:50AM
0.45
9:29PM
0.50
9:44AM
0.57
10:22PM
0.57
10:40AM
0.65
11:16PM
0.63
11:39AM
0.71
12:15AM
0.65
12:44PM
0.73
1:18AM
0.63
1:50PM
0.70
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Sunrise-5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset--8:38--8:39--8:40--8:42--8:43--8:44--8:44
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172020171918151918151919121617161919162019
Feels °C (?)18181817171715171514151681214141616151716
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Information about the Himatangi Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Himatangi Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Himatangi Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Himatangi 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 (Himatangi 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 Himatangi 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 Himatangi Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Levin which is 27 km (17 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 34 km (21 miles) away, Wanganui, Paraparaumu and Masterton.

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