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Mana Island surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mana Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mana Island sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Mana Island surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mana Island this week:
The surf forecast for Mana Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mana Island in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mana Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wed 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 14 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | |
6 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 56 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 73 | 126 | 162 | 510 | 554 | 340 | 236 | 176 | 46 | 222 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:20AM1.20m | 7:50PM1.23m | 8:04AM1.22m | 8:29PM1.27m | 8:43AM1.25m | 9:04PM1.31m | 9:20AM1.26m | 9:38PM1.33m | 9:56AM1.27m | 10:12PM1.34m | 10:31AM1.27m | 10:46PM1.34m | 11:07AM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:16AM0.38m | 1:35PM0.32m | 2:00AM0.35m | 2:16PM0.29m | 2:39AM0.33m | 2:54PM0.28m | 3:15AM0.32m | 3:30PM0.28m | 3:50AM0.32m | 4:06PM0.29m | 4:25AM0.34m | 4:41PM0.31m | 5:01AM0.36m | 5:17PM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | 2 | 18 | 3 | 12 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 11 | -1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NW 6 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 8 |
 kJ | 92 | 20 | 92 | 142 | 100 | 94 | 56 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 126 | 162 | 510 | 554 | 340 | 236 | 176 | 46 | 10 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | S 13 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 16 | NW 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 89 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | NW 13 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 5 | — | N 5 | — | NE 4 | N 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | S 4 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 7 | 73 | — | 55 | — | 13 | 64 | — | — | 6 | 222 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 124 | 27 | 37 | 55 | 0 | 27 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 60 | 78 | 74 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 118 |
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Information about the Mana Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mana Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mana Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mana Island 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 (Mana Island) 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 Mana Island 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.
Mana Island is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Porirua. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porirua. Porirua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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