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Otaki Beach Surf Forecast
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Otaki Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Otaki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Otaki Beach sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otaki Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otaki Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 49 | 342 | 325 | 267 | 176 | 262 | 367 | 235 | 517 | 1367 | 650 | 531 | 655 | 330 | 278 | 321 | 537 | 1050 | 1081 | 599 | 379 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:41AM 1.59 | 7:20PM 1.60 | 7:38AM 1.77 | 8:09PM 1.78 | 8:23AM 1.95 | 8:50PM 1.96 | 9:04AM 2.11 | 9:29PM 2.12 | 9:44AM 2.24 | 10:07PM 2.24 | 10:24AM 2.30 | 10:46PM 2.29 | 11:05AM 2.30 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:46AM 0.71 | 1:25PM 0.55 | 1:42AM 0.54 | 2:11PM 0.35 | 2:25AM 0.36 | 2:50PM 0.17 | 3:04AM 0.19 | 3:26PM 0.03 | 3:42AM 0.06 | 4:02PM -0.06 | 4:18AM -0.02 | 4:38PM -0.08 | 4:56AM -0.05 | 5:14PM -0.04 | ||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | - | 8 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | |
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Information about the Otaki Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otaki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Otaki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otaki Beach 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 (Otaki Beach) 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 Otaki Beach 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.
Otaki Beach is 12 km (7 miles) from Levin. If you plan a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Levin. Levin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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