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Nukumaru Rock surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 NZDT
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 Saturday (Nov 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nukumaru Rock in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 1st Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 1st Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nukumaru Rock over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1517 | 671 | 327 | 198 | 403 | 237 | 389 | 337 | 73 | 69 | 50 | 59 | 73 | 80 | 40 | 90 | 331 | 170 | 125 | 196 | 139 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:14AM 1.77 | 4:53PM 1.85 | 5:39AM 1.77 | 6:14PM 1.92 | 6:58AM 1.89 | 7:22PM 2.08 | 8:00AM 2.08 | 8:19PM 2.28 | 8:51AM 2.29 | 9:08PM 2.47 | 9:36AM 2.49 | 9:54PM 2.63 | 10:20AM 2.65 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:56PM 0.85 | 10:28AM 0.88 | 11:36PM 0.84 | 12:09PM 0.85 | 1:01AM 0.70 | 1:25PM 0.70 | 2:02AM 0.49 | 2:21PM 0.50 | 2:50AM 0.27 | 3:08PM 0.30 | 3:34AM 0.09 | 3:52PM 0.12 | 4:15AM -0.04 | ||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | ||
| Sunset | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | ||
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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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