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Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 14 May 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
16.8° 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 Friday (May 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 15th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 15th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangahume over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | |
510 | 832 | 631 | 538 | 412 | 394 | 268 | 264 | 364 | 550 | 481 | 530 | 413 | 282 | 237 | 596 | 522 | 508 | 447 | 440 | 321 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:01PM2.90m | 8:18AM3.05m | 8:48PM3.09m | 9:06AM3.18m | 9:34PM3.23m | 9:53AM3.24m | 10:20PM3.29m | 10:41AM3.23m | 11:07PM3.28m | 11:30AM3.14m | 11:57PM3.21m | 12:21PM2.99m | 00:49AM3.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.26m | 2:11AM0.32m | 2:37PM0.10m | 2:59AM0.16m | 3:23PM-0.01m | 3:46AM0.06m | 4:09PM-0.05m | 4:34AM0.03m | 4:56PM-0.02m | 5:24AM0.08m | 5:44PM0.08m | 6:15AM0.19m | 6:36PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
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Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 382 | 832 | 631 | 538 | 412 | 394 | 268 | 264 | 268 | 550 | 481 | 530 | 413 | 282 | 215 | 596 | 522 | 508 | 447 | 440 | 321 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | — | S 8 | S 18 | S 16 | W 26 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | W 21 | W 23 | SW 19 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 510 | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 91 | 232 | 364 | 196 | 140 | 2 | 43 | 73 | 237 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | W 21 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 8 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 97 | 64 | 42 | 33 | 19 | 71 | 78 | 77 | 119 | 37 | 29 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 150 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 250 | 42 |
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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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