Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
19.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangahume in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 9th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 9th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 15th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangahume over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
WSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
2.2
SSE
4
SSE
4.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)131312121212117111111111111131212136910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72278764754552741431914512312812615799971701015710637723173695
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SE
5
SE
10
SW
0
ENE
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
SW
5
E
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
ENE
0
WNW
5
S
10
NW
10
WSW
35
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
onglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscrossoncrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:24AM
2.51
3:41PM
2.45
4:13AM
2.33
4:35PM
2.26
5:18AM
2.20
5:49PM
2.14
6:44AM
2.16
7:18PM
2.15
8:06AM
2.26
8:31PM
2.28
9:04AM
2.44
9:24PM
2.47
9:49AM
2.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:15PM
0.65
9:33AM
0.83
9:59PM
0.85
10:25AM
1.02
10:59PM
1.02
11:38AM
1.16
12:19AM
1.10
1:07PM
1.16
1:42AM
1.04
2:22PM
1.04
2:46AM
0.88
3:16PM
0.84
3:33AM
0.68
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:41--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48
Sunset8:34--8:32--8:31--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:27--
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181618181619191620191721211821201817171617
Feels °C (?)171617171616161418181621201822211916111110
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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 12 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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