Himatangi Beach Surf Break

Himatangi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.39° S 175.23° E

Issued: 11 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Himatangi Beach sea temperature is
14.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Himatangi Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Himatangi Beach surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 1,501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with WNW swell.

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 (Jun 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Himatangi Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 26th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 26th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
!
3
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
14
2
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
8
3
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
976
657
408
185
138
80
54
34
23
15
14
15
36
428
250
1285
1501
912
190
811
487
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
E
15
E
25
NW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
WNW
5
ENE
20
SSW
30
SSW
5
SE
Wind State
on
on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:23PM2.03m
2:48AM2.08m
3:18PM1.93m
3:45AM1.97m
4:17PM1.87m
4:46AM1.90m
5:27PM1.86m
5:51AM1.88m
6:32PM1.92m
6:49AM1.91m
7:23PM2.01m
7:39AM1.97m
8:06PM2.10m
Low Tide
9:13PM0.56m
9:47AM0.55m
10:10PM0.66m
10:43AM0.62m
11:12PM0.72m
11:46AM0.65m
00:21AM0.73m
12:50PM0.63m
1:25AM0.69m
1:46PM0.59m
2:16AM0.64m
2:33PM0.54m
2:58AM0.58m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
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4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
3
3
1
3
1
4
1
3
1
Temp °C
14
14
12
12
13
12
12
14
13
14
15
13
15
11
9
11
11
9
10
10
10
Feels °C
10
11
11
8
10
9
9
12
11
11
12
9
14
6
6
9
10
7
4
3
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
1.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NW
8
0.3
W
14
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.5
W
13
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
12
Energy kJ
6
5
408
185
138
80
54
34
23
11
5
11
36
88
232
196
151
78
17
51
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.4
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
NW
4
0.2
W
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
W
14
0.3
NW
8
0.4
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
8
Energy kJ
4
3
8
3
11
44
38
3
15
14
12
15
11
56
29
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.1
S
10
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
5
2
4
16
14
34
15
15
14
2
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
10
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
NE
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
W
5
2
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
8
3
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
7
Energy kJ
976
657
1
1
3
2
428
250
1285
1501
912
190
811
487
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
5
3
4
4
2
Distance (km)
82
101
0
0
0
0
0
61
40
72
72
72
61
70
0
40
70
0
100
143
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
5
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
5
7
5
6
4
4
4
3
2
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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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