Himatangi Beach surf break

Himatangi Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 08 Nov 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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Sunday (Nov 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Nov 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 9th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 15th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 15th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sat
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.3
W
0.6
W
0.2
W
1.6
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.2
W
1.5
WNW
1
WNW
2
WNW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
2
NW
2.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)676613513681010991276127989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17737513357301913179477653331884513234751080423407500974
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
W
5
NE
5
NNW
10
W
20
NNW
15
NW
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:26AM
2.35
12:53PM
2.42
1:20AM
2.22
1:48PM
2.28
2:21AM
2.07
2:50PM
2.14
3:27AM
1.95
3:57PM
2.03
4:32AM
1.88
5:05PM
1.96
5:36AM
1.85
6:10PM
1.95
6:41AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:00PM
0.16
7:22AM
0.19
7:54PM
0.30
8:13AM
0.35
8:52PM
0.45
9:10AM
0.51
9:54PM
0.57
10:13AM
0.63
10:58PM
0.64
11:21AM
0.70
12:04AM
0.66
12:30PM
0.70
1:10AM
0.62
Sat
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52
Sunset8:05--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------4---12312-1--1
Temp. °C161417161319191617171518181416151416161617
Feels °C (?)12131414121718141516161818141412911101213
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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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