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Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mangahume in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangahume over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 763 | 455 | 431 | 1020 | 2665 | 2359 | 2189 | 3454 | 4950 | 2574 | 1776 | 1325 | 1218 | 1689 | 1979 | 2107 | 1206 | 1227 | 1809 | 2079 | 2321 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | |
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Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 10 | |
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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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