Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 NZST
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Mangahume surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mangahume sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mangahume this week:

The surf forecast for Mangahume over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangahume in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 27th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
3
2
4
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
3
4
2
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
16
2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
20
1.8
WSW
7
2
SSE
6
2
SSE
7
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
346
441
1126
1604
1018
922
739
247
174
253
333
325
405
1288
1049
915
772
572
635
711
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
0
NE
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
30
ESE
30
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
5
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:18PM2.43m
6:44AM2.62m
7:17PM2.57m
7:36AM2.73m
8:04PM2.71m
8:19AM2.83m
8:44PM2.84m
8:57AM2.90m
9:20PM2.93m
9:32AM2.94m
9:54PM2.98m
10:06AM2.95m
10:27PM2.99m
Low Tide
12:07PM0.72m
00:30AM0.73m
1:07PM0.59m
1:26AM0.61m
1:54PM0.46m
2:12AM0.50m
2:34PM0.35m
2:52AM0.41m
3:10PM0.28m
3:28AM0.35m
3:44PM0.24m
4:02AM0.33m
4:17PM0.25m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
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5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:34
5:32
Temp °C
16
16
15
14
14
13
16
16
15
16
15
15
12
12
9
12
12
11
13
13
12
13
13
14
13
11
13
14
14
14
13
10
10
6
6
4
9
10
10
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
16
2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
7
0.7
SW
12
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
15
Energy kJ
414
346
441
1126
1604
1018
922
739
117
174
154
118
135
149
1288
1049
915
772
572
635
711
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
7
0.1
W
20
1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
6
0.1
N
13
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.9
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
20
0.6
WSW
20
0.6
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
17
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
8
0.4
SE
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
WSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
70
7
299
173
60
3
7
2
247
162
253
214
196
243
6
5
4
10
105
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
21
0.1
N
14
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
N
12
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
17
0.7
WSW
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
9
4
6
6
3
12
25
42
42
47
264
54
3
4
9
2
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
6
1.8
WSW
7
2
SSE
6
2
SSE
7
1.4
SE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.5
SE
4
0.9
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
153
58
119
54
86
333
325
405
139
19
7
44
85
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
214
45
19
42
0
9
148
9
59
250
82
39
39
19
0
55
0
9
82
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
9
7
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Mangahume Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mangahume provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mangahume can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mangahume 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 (Mangahume) 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 Mangahume 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 Taranaki? If you are looking for accommodation near Mangahume, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 56 km (35 miles) away.

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