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Mangahume surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
19.2° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 12th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
2.2
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)111012111110109101015141413131378888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)254114701388802749356201153186148142476384313299230449119312991137590
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
25
W
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
W
20
NW
10
NW
5
NW
5
NE
10
NE
10
N
10
E
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
25
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
40
SE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrossglassoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
2.31
6:23AM
2.26
6:47PM
2.26
7:33AM
2.29
7:55PM
2.29
8:35AM
2.39
8:54PM
2.40
9:26AM
2.53
9:43PM
2.53
10:09AM
2.68
10:25PM
2.67
10:48AM
2.83
11:03PM
2.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31AM
1.00
12:06AM
0.93
12:40PM
1.06
1:13AM
0.95
1:49PM
1.03
2:15AM
0.89
2:48PM
0.93
3:08AM
0.77
3:37PM
0.79
3:54AM
0.63
4:19PM
0.63
4:34AM
0.48
4:58PM
0.49
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:51-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------651056811-------
Temp. °C181715171715141516191918181917191816171716
Feels °C (?)1312121312121316162020191919161412910109
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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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