Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

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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
13.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangahume over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
3
2
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WSW
4
W
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
2.1
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)11111112121212121514141491413131414121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4711432240503964407932892305234524151391955767231945261707193919873577191315511169
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
35
WNW
30
W
30
WNW
35
W
15
SSW
5
NW
20
W
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
30
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
W
40
WSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:55PM
2.19
4:29AM
2.13
5:25PM
2.17
6:01AM
2.17
6:46PM
2.31
7:13AM
2.34
7:43PM
2.53
8:05AM
2.56
8:28PM
2.78
8:48AM
2.79
9:08PM
3.03
9:28AM
3.01
9:46PM
3.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35AM
1.04
10:19PM
1.16
11:01AM
1.10
11:51PM
1.13
12:25PM
1.00
1:04AM
0.96
1:27PM
0.80
1:57AM
0.71
2:15PM
0.56
2:42AM
0.44
2:56PM
0.32
3:22AM
0.19
3:36PM
0.12
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise6:48--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--
Sunset-6:00--6:01--6:01--6:02--6:04--6:05--6:06-
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Rain (mm)
12422------32276-2131
Temp. °C131212121212131312141413141414131211121110
Feels °C (?)756656988898889874332
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Mangahume (fresh winds from the SSW at Tumahu wx 28 km from Mangahume). A 4.3m groundswell from the WSW

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29 km/h
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0.0
13.4
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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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