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Himatangi Beach Surf Forecast
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Himatangi Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.3° C
(Which is 1.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Himatangi Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Himatangi Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 8 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | |
4 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 20 | 37 | 13 | 35 | 196 | 45 | 68 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 222 | 1014 | 579 | 69 | 206 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 3:24PM1.92m | 4:02AM2.00m | 4:36PM1.90m | 5:14AM2.01m | 5:43PM1.93m | 6:15AM2.06m | 6:44PM2.00m | 7:07AM2.12m | 7:34PM2.09m | 7:51AM2.17m | 8:16PM2.17m | 8:30AM2.21m | 8:53PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46AM0.63m | 10:12PM0.68m | 11:00AM0.65m | 11:29PM0.68m | 12:12PM0.60m | 00:39AM0.60m | 1:13PM0.50m | 1:37AM0.50m | 2:02PM0.39m | 2:24AM0.40m | 2:44PM0.30m | 3:05AM0.32m | 3:22PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
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Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 5 | W 14 | W 6 | W 13 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 21 | W 20 | W 18 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
 kJ | 3 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 37 | 10 | 30 | 196 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 9 | 30 | 25 | 48 | 206 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | W 18 | W 16 | W 7 | W 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | W 17 | W 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 68 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 40 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | S 13 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 9 | W 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 9 | — | S 13 | W 12 | W 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 12 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 222 | 1014 | 579 | 69 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 100 | 100 | 72 | 70 | 40 | 40 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 61 | 70 | 102 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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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