Owahanga surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 07 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Owahanga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Owahanga sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Owahanga this week:

The surf forecast for Owahanga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Owahanga in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 7th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 12th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 13th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Owahanga over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
!
0
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.2
E
0.4
E
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
ENE
4
S
3.5
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)13131010999151513121212111010999109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)127231854744411418671281931841342581771428352235123491587
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
S
15
SE
25
WNW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:39AM
1.72
8:07PM
1.54
8:36AM
1.71
9:04PM
1.52
9:32AM
1.68
10:01PM
1.48
10:28AM
1.62
10:57PM
1.44
11:22AM
1.55
11:52PM
1.39
12:15PM
1.48
12:46AM
1.35
1:07PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:21AM
-0.02
2:03PM
-0.02
2:19AM
-0.02
3:01PM
-0.02
3:16AM
-0.00
3:58PM
0.00
4:12AM
0.03
4:53PM
0.04
5:08AM
0.08
5:47PM
0.08
6:02AM
0.14
6:38PM
0.13
6:55AM
0.20
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Sunrise-5:37--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37-
Sunset--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----------------35---
Temp. °C172627192625192626192625171818161514131515
Feels °C (?)1322231622221823241824241717171410771011
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Information about the Owahanga Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Owahanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Owahanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Owahanga 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 (Owahanga) 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 Owahanga 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 The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Owahanga, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Masterton which is 67 km (42 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 73 km (45 miles) away and Levin, 92 km (57 miles) away.

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