Mangawhai Heads surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mangawhai Heads this week:
The surf forecast for Mangawhai Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mangawhai Heads in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangawhai Heads over the next 16 days.
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