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Himatangi Beach surf break

Himatangi Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 26 Jan 2026 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
18.4° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Jan 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Himatangi Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 30th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 30th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 26th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.3
SSW
0.2
WNW
0.2
W
0.1
W
1.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
W
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)999877106141167776121212565
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1126388288291143541841631483173656215522712465027
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
N
10
NW
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
E
5
WSW
5
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
ESE
10
SSW
5
N
10
NW
15
W
10
NW
10
NW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		onoffoffcross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcrossglasscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:10AM
2.09
3:31PM
2.12
4:09AM
2.02
4:36PM
2.03
5:26AM
1.98
5:58PM
1.99
6:58AM
2.03
7:23PM
2.03
8:09AM
2.17
8:32PM
2.14
9:05AM
2.32
9:29PM
2.25
9:55AM
2.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:08AM
0.57
10:35PM
0.54
11:09AM
0.66
11:39PM
0.62
12:26PM
0.71
1:04AM
0.65
1:54PM
0.66
2:27AM
0.57
3:04PM
0.53
3:30AM
0.43
3:59PM
0.38
4:22AM
0.30
4:49PM
0.26
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
Sunrise-6:18--6:18--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24-
Sunset--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:39--8:38--8:37
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
72342----------------
Temp. °C151818161819142021171818172122171818151920
Feels °C (?)101616151719111920171415162021171616141719
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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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