Morgan Street (North Mole) surf break

Morgan Street (North Mole) surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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Morgan Street (North Mole) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Morgan Street (North Mole) sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morgan Street (North Mole) this week:

The surf forecast for Morgan Street (North Mole) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Morgan Street (North Mole) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morgan Street (North Mole) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2
W
1.7
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
W
0.8
W
1.9
NW
1
W
1.6
WSW
2
WNW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)87791011810121212116810121010121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73740027415211863113251128544339722228942427196743876136278140176
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
20
NW
35
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
15
E
10
S
10
E
5
NNE
10
SW
10
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
30
N
10
WNW
0
WSW
5
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
oncross-
off
offonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:30AM
2.30
7:13PM
2.43
7:38AM
2.37
8:09PM
2.53
8:33AM
2.47
8:56PM
2.63
9:18AM
2.57
9:36PM
2.70
9:57AM
2.65
10:13PM
2.74
10:31AM
2.70
10:46PM
2.75
11:04AM
2.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:15AM
1.21
12:49PM
1.19
1:29AM
1.12
1:55PM
1.07
2:24AM
0.99
2:46PM
0.93
3:09AM
0.86
3:28PM
0.81
3:48AM
0.76
4:06PM
0.73
4:24AM
0.69
4:40PM
0.70
4:58AM
0.66
5:13PM
0.71
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07-
Sunset--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:16
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---102-44-------211144--
Temp. °C131717151513128107101191516141211121414
Feels °C (?)8111099765636739108111111129
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Morgan Street (North Mole) (moderate winds from the NW at WanganuiAeroAws 4 km from Morgan Street (North Mole)). 2.2m 7s swell from the WSW to make surfable waves.

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Information about the Morgan Street (North Mole) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Morgan Street (North Mole) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Morgan Street (North Mole) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morgan Street (North Mole) 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 (Morgan Street (North Mole)) 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 Morgan Street (North Mole) 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 Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near Morgan Street (North Mole), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Wanganui and the Manawatu where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 70 km (43 miles) away and Levin, 80 km (50 miles) away.

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