Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 24 May 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
16.1° 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 (May 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
17
1.7
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
7
1.4
SW
7
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
890
1460
934
811
451
199
178
125
92
140
206
456
313
257
249
249
407
581
400
309
167
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
10
ESE
0
NNE
15
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
10
SW
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
10
S
10
S
5
NNW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NE
15
NE
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
High Tide
4:31PM2.43m
4:59AM2.57m
5:38PM2.44m
6:01AM2.56m
6:37PM2.50m
6:55AM2.59m
7:28PM2.59m
7:43AM2.64m
8:11PM2.68m
8:25AM2.69m
8:51PM2.77m
9:05AM2.74m
9:29PM2.83m
9:43AM2.77m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.77m
11:28AM0.68m
11:51PM0.77m
12:26PM0.64m
00:48AM0.73m
1:16PM0.58m
1:38AM0.68m
1:59PM0.53m
2:21AM0.61m
2:39PM0.48m
3:01AM0.56m
3:17PM0.44m
3:39AM0.52m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
1
Temp °C
15
12
13
14
14
15
14
13
13
13
12
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
12
8
12
12
10
11
13
12
12
13
11
11
11
10
12
12
12
13
13
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
17
1.7
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
1.4
SW
7
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
890
1460
934
811
451
190
178
125
43
140
206
456
313
257
249
249
407
581
400
309
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
12
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
N
8
1
WSW
6
0.1
S
12
0.7
SW
12
0.5
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.7
WSW
6
0.5
SW
16
0.2
S
17
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
S
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
N
6
Energy kJ
255
14
6
4
80
3
147
17
84
57
63
12
11
9
33
125
23
18
7
7
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
13
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
SSE
5
0.2
S
17
0.1
N
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
19
0.3
SSE
17
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
18
4
7
6
3
1
3
26
92
13
23
1
6
6
11
64
57
4
3
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SSE
4
1.4
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SE
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
WSW
5
1.3
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.4
E
4
Energy kJ
23
13
155
199
95
60
2
35
140
36
55
2
5
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
36
0
0
82
65
151
116
0
0
0
9
82
214
65
39
39
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
9
8
9
5
5
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
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.

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