Patea River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 174.49° E

Patea River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Patea River Mouth sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.3° 

Patea River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Patea River Mouth surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 15th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Patea River Mouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thu
16
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0
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
4
3
4
3
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
9
1
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.4
WNW
9
0.8
WSW
9
1.9
W
12
0.9
SW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1050
600
381
299
167
439
371
367
344
220
169
97
51
318
118
1022
438
1324
1191
911
829
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
5
E
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
ENE
5
NE
5
W
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
25
N
15
N
15
WNW
10
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
N
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:41AM2.06m
5:35PM2.04m
5:56AM2.08m
6:53PM2.16m
7:13AM2.17m
7:56PM2.33m
8:18AM2.29m
8:49PM2.49m
9:13AM2.40m
9:39PM2.61m
10:04AM2.47m
10:28PM2.66m
10:52AM2.49m
Low Tide
10:35PM0.63m
11:07AM0.54m
11:52PM0.60m
12:26PM0.49m
1:08AM0.50m
1:37PM0.38m
2:10AM0.35m
2:35PM0.25m
3:04AM0.21m
3:27PM0.13m
3:54AM0.12m
4:15PM0.06m
4:43AM0.08m
5:02PM0.06m
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light rain
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7:41
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7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
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5:12
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5:14
5:15
5:15
5:16
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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7
7
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10
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8
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10
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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.

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