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Otaki Beach Surf Forecast
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Otaki Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 06 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otaki Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otaki Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 14th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sun 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 223 | 278 | 159 | 112 | 51 | 48 | 41 | 118 | 289 | 93 | 57 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 40 | 43 | 74 | 42 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 462 | 397 | 176 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 25 | 58 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | glass | glass | off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:07AM 1.58 | 6:49PM 1.55 | 7:08AM 1.66 | 7:42PM 1.66 | 7:56AM 1.75 | 8:23PM 1.77 | 8:36AM 1.83 | 8:59PM 1.87 | 9:12AM 1.90 | 9:32PM 1.95 | 9:45AM 1.95 | 10:04PM 2.00 | 10:17AM 1.97 | 10:35PM 2.02 | 10:50AM 1.97 | 11:07PM 2.02 | 11:23AM 1.94 | 11:40PM 1.99 | 11:58AM 1.89 | 12:17AM 1.93 | 12:37PM 1.82 | 12:59AM 1.87 | 1:23PM 1.73 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:13AM 0.74 | 12:56PM 0.61 | 1:14AM 0.64 | 1:42PM 0.50 | 1:57AM 0.53 | 2:18PM 0.40 | 2:33AM 0.43 | 2:50PM 0.32 | 3:06AM 0.34 | 3:21PM 0.25 | 3:38AM 0.28 | 3:51PM 0.22 | 4:09AM 0.24 | 4:22PM 0.21 | 4:41AM 0.23 | 4:54PM 0.23 | 5:14AM 0.25 | 5:26PM 0.27 | 5:48AM 0.30 | 6:00PM 0.33 | 6:24AM 0.36 | 6:37PM 0.40 | 7:06AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sun 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 10 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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