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Nukumaru Rock surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nukumaru Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Nukumaru Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nukumaru Rock in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nukumaru Rock over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 990 | 1301 | 1001 | 1602 | 2140 | 1322 | 1060 | 81 | 82 | 77 | 103 | 316 | 163 | 199 | 145 | 137 | 93 | 93 | 186 | 124 | 155 | 217 | 193 | 193 | 389 | 642 | 554 | 675 | 512 | 419 | 340 | 210 | 207 | 135 | 74 | 787 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:56PM 2.65 | 12:19PM 2.49 | 12:42AM 2.49 | 1:07PM 2.28 | 1:32AM 2.30 | 2:01PM 2.07 | 2:30AM 2.11 | 3:04PM 1.89 | 3:38AM 1.96 | 4:21PM 1.79 | 4:56AM 1.89 | 5:41PM 1.79 | 6:09AM 1.92 | 6:49PM 1.88 | 7:08AM 2.01 | 7:40PM 2.00 | 7:55AM 2.11 | 8:21PM 2.13 | 8:34AM 2.20 | 8:57PM 2.24 | 9:10AM 2.28 | 9:31PM 2.32 | 9:43AM 2.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:07AM 0.13 | 6:23PM 0.23 | 6:53AM 0.32 | 7:08PM 0.44 | 7:44AM 0.53 | 8:01PM 0.64 | 8:50AM 0.72 | 9:12PM 0.81 | 10:19AM 0.82 | 10:48PM 0.88 | 11:48AM 0.80 | 12:12AM 0.83 | 12:52PM 0.70 | 1:10AM 0.73 | 1:38PM 0.58 | 1:54AM 0.62 | 2:16PM 0.47 | 2:31AM 0.51 | 2:49PM 0.38 | 3:05AM 0.41 | 3:20PM 0.31 | 3:37AM 0.34 | 3:51PM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 |
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Rain (mm) | 25 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 43 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Nukumaru Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nukumaru Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nukumaru Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nukumaru Rock 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 (Nukumaru Rock) 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 Nukumaru Rock 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.
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