Little Wanganui surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, W swell with 2,413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Wanganui this week:
The surf forecast for Little Wanganui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Wanganui in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Wanganui over the next 16 days.
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