
Surf Forecasts:
Patea River Mouth surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Patea River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Patea River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Patea River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Patea River Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
258 | 273 | 309 | 786 | 666 | 398 | 266 | 291 | 198 | 178 | 276 | 103 | 99 | 46 | 79 | 521 | 854 | 565 | 419 | 305 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:02PM2.33m | 9:27AM2.28m | 9:45PM2.39m | 10:08AM2.36m | 10:24PM2.42m | 10:45AM2.41m | 11:01PM2.40m | 11:20AM2.42m | 11:35PM2.36m | 11:53AM2.39m | 00:08AM2.29m | 12:27PM2.33m | 00:42AM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM0.30m | 3:16AM0.20m | 3:37PM0.18m | 3:58AM0.10m | 4:18PM0.12m | 4:36AM0.06m | 4:55PM0.12m | 5:13AM0.07m | 5:31PM0.16m | 5:48AM0.12m | 6:06PM0.25m | 6:23AM0.22m | 6:42PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 7 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
258 | 273 | 103 | 786 | 666 | 398 | 266 | 291 | 198 | 79 | 118 | 101 | 48 | 28 | 19 | 521 | 854 | 565 | 419 | 305 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | SW 15 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 19 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | S 15 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | WSW 14 |
50 | 41 | 309 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 178 | 143 | 103 | 99 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | 143 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 15 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 7 | S 19 | SW 20 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 20 | — | S 17 | — | — | WSW 9 |
2 | 5 | 88 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 32 | 79 | 75 | — | 6 | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | N 3 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — |
— | 52 | 172 | 17 | 12 | 12 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 276 | — | — | — | — | 64 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 0 | 22 | 188 | 27 | 27 | 177 | 0 |
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Information about the Patea River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Patea River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Patea River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Patea River Mouth 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 (Patea River Mouth) 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 Patea River Mouth 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.
Patea River Mouth is 51 km (32 miles) from Wanganui. If you plan a holiday in Taranaki, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wanganui. Wanganui has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










