
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (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 ForecastMostly 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 SummaryModerate 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 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3773 | 3151 | 1983 | 1716 | 1289 | 933 | 545 | 623 | 1239 | 1040 | 840 | 656 | 419 | 239 | 125 | 486 | 428 | 734 | 828 | 1154 | 2638 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | -2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 14 |
1512 | 1582 | 921 | 1716 | 1289 | 933 | 545 | 623 | 1239 | 1040 | 840 | 656 | 419 | 239 | 125 | 486 | 428 | 734 | 828 | 663 | 2638 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | — | — | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | N 13 | — | W 23 | N 8 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — |
463 | 88 | 742 | — | — | 44 | 270 | 352 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 11 | 196 | 189 | 169 | 627 | 1154 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | W 23 | WSW 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 22 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 147 | 75 | 178 | 91 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — |
3773 | 3151 | 1983 | 865 | 306 | 156 | 87 | 30 | 4 | — | — | — | 17 | 226 | 517 | — | — | — | — | 505 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 173 | 173 | 43 | 39 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 197 | 148 | 0 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 193 | 0 |
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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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