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Owahanga surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 26 Jan 2026 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
16.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Jan 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Owahanga in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 27th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 31st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 31st Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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 Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
1
2
2
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
ENE
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)11101010109998811671413111010151311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)69855547353039225116494633043112131926563268170128167229128
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
20
ENE
10
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
15
SSE
15
E
10
N
25
WNW
15
WNW
5
WSW
5
S
15
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:22AM
1.43
12:46PM
1.42
1:17AM
1.47
1:42PM
1.43
2:14AM
1.51
2:41PM
1.43
3:13AM
1.55
3:39PM
1.44
4:11AM
1.58
4:37PM
1.45
5:09AM
1.61
5:34PM
1.46
6:05AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11PM
0.14
6:38AM
0.16
7:02PM
0.13
7:34AM
0.15
7:57PM
0.11
8:33AM
0.14
8:53PM
0.10
9:32AM
0.12
9:50PM
0.08
10:31AM
0.10
10:48PM
0.06
11:30AM
0.08
11:45PM
0.05
12:27PM
0.07
Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20
Sunset8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:35--8:34--
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
4-11-----------------
Temp. °C201619151518201823231717171523241519201726
Feels °C (?)191517131315181618181214141320201418181625
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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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