Mangahume Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.52° S 173.93° E

Mangahume Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mangahume sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.4° 

Mangahume surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mangahume surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with WSW swell.

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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 9th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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1
4
1
2
4
4
3
3
1
1
0
3
0
2
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
9
1.7
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
14
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.6
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.6
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3773
3151
1983
1716
1289
933
545
623
1239
1040
840
656
419
239
125
486
428
734
828
1154
2638
Wind (km/h)
55
SSE
50
SSE
45
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
15
E
20
SE
15
SE
10
E
5
NE
5
WNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
10
NNW
15
W
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:45PM2.54m
5:11AM2.62m
5:55PM2.59m
6:23AM2.66m
7:05PM2.72m
7:32AM2.77m
8:08PM2.89m
8:34AM2.90m
9:06PM3.07m
9:30AM3.03m
9:58PM3.22m
10:21AM3.11m
10:47PM3.31m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.61m
11:03PM0.74m
11:41AM0.59m
00:15AM0.69m
12:50PM0.52m
1:24AM0.56m
1:54PM0.39m
2:27AM0.39m
2:51PM0.25m
3:23AM0.23m
3:44PM0.11m
4:15AM0.10m
4:34PM0.03m
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:19
 mm
12
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Temp °C
10
10
10
10
10
9
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10
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10
13
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Feels °C
-2
-1
-1
1
3
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5
4
8
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9
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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.

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