Mangamaunu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Mangamaunu. This is a classic, advanced point break that needs a solid SE swell and clean conditions to really fire. The water temp is sitting at 51°F, which is dead average for this time of year – nothing weird, just standard winter chill.

The next few days are pretty flat. Friday the 24th is a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and no energy. Saturday the 25th has a bit more size but it’s coming from the wrong direction and the wind is all over the shop. We’ve got a gap of quiet days until things start to show some life.

Sunday the 26th morning is where it first gets interesting. The wind goes glassy, the swell pushes up to 3ft from the ESE, and the period stretches to 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 455 (moderate), and with the point’s setup, that long period should line up nicely. This is the first real standout of the forecast. Still small, but clean and promising.

Monday the 27th morning keeps that vibe going: glassy conditions, 3ft ESE swell at 12 seconds, and 446 combined energy. It’s clean and surfable, perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length.

Tuesday the 28th is the real highlight of the first week. Morning glass, 6ft ESE swell at 13 seconds, and combined energy of 982 (strong). That’s a proper pulse. The afternoon turns glassy again, with the same size and 1022 energy – this is excellent, and the wave comment backs it up for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer in the first week. The long period groundswell will wrap beautifully into the point, and with offshore winds, you’ll be getting clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are rare here, so you’ve got a good chance of scoring.

Wednesday the 29th is still solid, with 5ft to 5ft ESE swell and glassy to cross-off winds. The energy drops a bit (791 to 735), but it’s still good. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see the swell slowly fade, but the conditions stay clean.

Now, looking into the second week, things get a bit more interesting but also more uncertain. Saturday the 1st of August has a morning pulse of 6ft from the SSW, but the period is a short 6 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. It’ll be lumpy and less satisfying. The afternoon goes glassy with a 2ft SE swell at 15 seconds, which is a much nicer prospect.

From Sunday the 2nd to Tuesday the 4th, the swell is small and inconsistent, with a bit of a bump on Tuesday the 4th hitting 8ft to 10ft, but it’s short period (7-8 seconds) and the wind is strong cross-off. That’s messy and big, not really a good call for the point.

Wednesday the 5th of August is a standout for the second week. The morning sees 8ft SE swell at 8 seconds, with 1179 combined energy (strong). The wind is light cross-off, and the wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers. At 8ft, this is getting into expert territory – it’ll be a big, powerful wave. The afternoon is similar at 7ft, 9 seconds, and 1216 energy.

Thursday the 6th of August is the biggest day of the whole forecast. The morning hits 12ft from the E at 11 seconds, with a massive 3176 energy (very strong). The wind is gentle cross-off, so it’s clean. But the wave comment warns the swell is too big for this break. The afternoon is 15ft at 12 seconds with 6815 energy – that is enormous. This is only for the absolute top-tier experts, and even then, it might be unsurfable at the point. Friday the 7th is similar, with 13ft and 5069 energy in the morning, and offshore winds. Saturday the 8th drops back to 8ft, which is still huge but potentially manageable for the experienced crew.

Overall, the absolute best bet is Tuesday the 28th of July – that’s your standout session. Clean, glassy, 6ft, long period, and low crowds. The second week has some massive but risky swell, and if you’re an expert, Wednesday the 5th and Saturday the 8th look promising, but the long-range stuff is always a bit of a gamble.

Rusty.

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