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Patea River Mouth surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
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Patea River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Patea River Mouth sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Patea River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 26th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Patea River Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 12 | |
245 | 138 | 204 | 106 | 46 | 53 | 76 | 102 | 102 | 91 | 238 | 160 | 119 | 169 | 97 | 88 | 61 | 41 | 23 | 15 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:16PM1.93m | 5:46AM2.01m | 6:21PM1.96m | 6:42AM2.03m | 7:15PM2.04m | 7:30AM2.07m | 8:00PM2.13m | 8:14AM2.11m | 8:39PM2.22m | 8:53AM2.16m | 9:14PM2.28m | 9:30AM2.20m | 9:48PM2.33m | 10:06AM2.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.62m | 12:05PM0.52m | 00:33AM0.57m | 12:59PM0.46m | 1:26AM0.50m | 1:45PM0.39m | 2:10AM0.44m | 2:26PM0.34m | 2:49AM0.40m | 3:04PM0.31m | 3:25AM0.39m | 3:40PM0.31m | 4:00AM0.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | |
5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:05 | |
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Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 |
245 | 138 | 56 | 106 | 24 | 11 | 76 | 102 | 102 | 91 | 27 | 160 | 119 | 169 | 97 | 88 | 61 | 41 | 23 | 10 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | WSW 5 | S 17 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 18 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
19 | 30 | 26 | 37 | 9 | 53 | 34 | 85 | 61 | 29 | 238 | 88 | 99 | 57 | 47 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 18 | WSW 11 | — | S 18 | SW 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | S 17 | SSE 4 | W 6 | NW 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
6 | — | — | 25 | 36 | 20 | 57 | 11 | — | 24 | 63 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | SSE 5 | ESE 3 | — | WNW 2 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 |
— | 52 | 204 | — | 46 | 4 | — | 1 | 23 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 127 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 177 | 19 |
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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.












