Patea River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 174.49° E

Patea River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Patea River Mouth sea temperature is
12.9°C
0.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 4,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 (Aug 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.7
WSW
7
1.9
W
7
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.2
WNW
7
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.1
W
9
1
WSW
11
1.6
W
9
1.7
W
8
0.6
WSW
18
1.9
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4392
3009
1174
730
496
302
341
395
257
136
398
283
505
498
199
240
449
392
209
348
475
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
30
N
35
N
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
20
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
7:24PM1.99m
7:47AM1.96m
8:07PM2.12m
8:30AM2.08m
8:45PM2.25m
9:07AM2.20m
9:21PM2.36m
9:42AM2.30m
9:54PM2.45m
10:16AM2.38m
10:28PM2.51m
10:49AM2.43m
11:01PM2.53m
Low Tide
1:13PM0.68m
1:43AM0.65m
2:01PM0.54m
2:23AM0.51m
2:40PM0.40m
2:59AM0.37m
3:15PM0.27m
3:34AM0.24m
3:49PM0.17m
4:08AM0.15m
4:22PM0.11m
4:42AM0.09m
4:56PM0.09m
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6:58
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6:50
6:48
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5:51
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 mm
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Temp °C
13
13
12
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15
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17
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12
Feels °C
8
8
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9
11
11
11
15
14
8
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9
9
9
6
7
6
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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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