Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
17.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed night).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
2
4
2
4
3
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
4
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
1.1
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
16
2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
20
1.7
WSW
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.4
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
627
621
414
387
579
1126
1604
1018
824
668
405
211
253
278
382
518
1322
1080
1014
721
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
25
W
5
S
15
ESE
20
SSE
5
ESE
5
N
15
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
40
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
10
ESE
5
N
15
WNW
15
NW
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:02PM2.36m
5:38AM2.53m
6:18PM2.43m
6:44AM2.62m
7:17PM2.57m
7:36AM2.73m
8:04PM2.71m
8:19AM2.83m
8:44PM2.84m
8:57AM2.90m
9:20PM2.93m
9:32AM2.94m
9:54PM2.98m
Low Tide
10:53AM0.80m
11:21PM0.82m
12:07PM0.72m
00:30AM0.73m
1:07PM0.59m
1:26AM0.61m
1:54PM0.46m
2:12AM0.50m
2:34PM0.35m
2:52AM0.41m
3:10PM0.28m
3:28AM0.35m
3:44PM0.24m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
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5:42
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:34
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
16
15
14
15
14
16
16
15
16
16
16
13
13
11
13
14
13
12
12
13
13
12
14
11
12
13
15
14
13
13
11
14
7
8
8
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
1.1
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
16
2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
7
1
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
Energy kJ
170
627
153
414
346
579
1126
1604
1018
824
668
405
211
109
278
134
518
1322
1080
1014
721
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
18
0.6
W
6
1.3
WSW
14
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
20
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
7
0.1
S
8
0.1
N
13
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
20
0.6
WSW
20
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
17
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
WSW
18
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
176
23
621
9
7
251
115
1
3
6
2
25
162
253
222
196
355
5
6
62
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
N
12
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
22
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.6
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
17
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
15
50
4
6
6
3
12
50
42
54
214
264
3
3
3
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
7
0.5
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.9
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
1
S
4
1.8
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
WSW
6
Energy kJ
132
387
8
3
57
155
31
382
115
11
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
1
3
Distance (km)
0
42
55
82
214
42
0
42
0
0
208
4
82
214
42
39
36
0
0
82
59
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
5
4
3
3
4
2
1
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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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