Owahanga Surf Forecast

/ Wairarapa (36 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (40.68° S 176.36° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Owahanga surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 22 Oct 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 14.0° 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 Thursday (Oct 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 24) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4PM (Thu 23rd Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf	4PM (Fri 24th Oct)	7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful	10PM (Fri 24th Oct)	7ft (2.2m) 13s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Mon morning, near gales from the WNW by Mon night).
	Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	4	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	NE	NE	NE	SSW
Period(s) (?)	17	12	12	15	13	12	11	14	14	12	11	10	10	13	14	12	11	7	9	9	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	159	413	203	381	204	83	64	1605	1541	579	314	164	180	201	123	82	48	38	152	76	68
Wind (km/h)	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	W	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	NW	NNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross- off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		6:53PM 1.32		7:16AM 1.37		7:38PM 1.32	8:00AM 1.39		8:23PM 1.31	8:44AM 1.39		9:08PM 1.29	9:28AM 1.38		9:52PM 1.27	10:11AM 1.37		10:35PM 1.25	10:54AM 1.35		11:17PM 1.23
Low Tide / height (m)	12:48PM 0.25		1:06AM 0.24		1:34PM 0.24	1:50AM 0.25		2:20PM 0.25	2:34AM 0.27		3:06PM 0.26	3:17AM 0.29		3:51PM 0.27		4:01AM 0.30	4:35PM 0.29		4:43AM 0.32	5:18PM 0.30

	Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28
Sunrise	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-
Sunset	-	7:40	-	-	7:42	-	-	7:44	-	-	7:45	-	-	7:45	-	-	7:46	-	-	7:47	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	2	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
Temp. °C	16	16	17	21	19	16	17	16	12	16	17	12	17	16	14	19	20	19	18	16	9
Feels °C (?)	7	7	12	17	16	9	12	13	6	9	11	4	10	8	5	15	15	11	9	9	4

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wairarapa

Wind Update Offshore wind has become cross-off at Tora Point (strong winds from the N at Ngawi Automatic Weather Station 26 km from Tora Point). 1.5m 12s groundswell from the SSW to make surfable waves.
49 minutes ago Tora Point

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28 km away, 49 min ago

80 km/h

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14.0

Air / Water (°C)

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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.