Mangamaunu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Mangamaunu for the next couple weeks.

The short-term is a bit lackluster, but patience will get you some gems. We’ve got a long run of small to moderate surf with windy conditions for the first five or six days, but it cleans up nicely into the second week with some real quality on the horizon.

Friday the 14th is a non-starter. Tiny 3 ft from the ENE at 8 seconds with weak energy (126) and cross-off wind. It’s clean but barely surfable. By Saturday the 15th, the swell drops even smaller at 1 ft, though the period jumps to a massive 17 seconds, giving it a weird, lanky feel. Not worth paddling out. Sunday the 16th sees the size jump to 8 ft from the S, but that’s accompanied by 30 km/h cross-off wind and energy reading 972. It's powerful but messy and getting into expert territory at 10 ft in the afternoon. The whole first week is plagued by moderate to fresh cross-off winds, keeping conditions average.

Now, hang on tight. Wednesday the 19th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 8 ft S swell at 10 seconds with a clean offshore wind (WSW, 15 km/h). The combined energy hits 2408 – that’s strong wave energy. This is for the experienced crew, but it’s gonna be proper. The morning is the standout, with clean, powerful lines. Thursday the 20th holds decent at 6 ft, but winds shift cross-on in the afternoon.

The absolute best on offer, though, is Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd. Friday morning brings a 4 ft S swell at 11 seconds with glass conditions – dead calm, no wind. The energy is moderate (455) but the quality will be pure. Saturday morning is even smaller at 3 ft but also glassy, with a 13-second period. Expect clean, peeling waves with very little wind. This is the window for a classic Mangamaunu session.

The last few days of the month fade into smaller, weaker energy, with a couple of 1 ft days. Thursday the 27th morning has a little 3 ft bump with offshore wind and energy reading 211, worth a look for a quick paddle. Saturday the 29th afternoon brings a final pulse: 5 ft S swell with a 16-second period and gentle cross-off wind – another call for experienced surfers.

This is not a beginners’ window. The 8 ft+ days on the 19th are for experts only, and the cleaner glassy days from the 21st are better for intermediate and above. Keep an eye on that glassy Friday – that’s the one.

Rusty, signing off.

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