Patea River Mouth surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 NZDT
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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
17.4° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s 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 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 28th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 30th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 30th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Patea River Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
3
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
W
1.7
WNW
1
W
1.3
WNW
1.2
W
1.5
WNW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)121211118988888811117141413131112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)716833181110368314127186186321356260166682774412335269273
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
S
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
S
5
W
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:27PM
2.19
1:53AM
2.02
2:14PM
2.12
2:46AM
1.95
3:07PM
2.06
3:43AM
1.91
4:05PM
2.03
4:41AM
1.91
5:03PM
2.05
5:39AM
1.95
6:00PM
2.10
6:41AM
2.04
6:58PM
2.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.60
8:04AM
0.57
8:39PM
0.63
8:55AM
0.62
9:33PM
0.63
9:52AM
0.64
10:28PM
0.60
10:51AM
0.62
11:25PM
0.52
11:51AM
0.56
12:25AM
0.42
12:54PM
0.46
1:26AM
0.31
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-8:25--8:27--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:32-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211917242419242320202018191815182216161613
Feels °C (?)191816212118222219212119161412162114131512
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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 12 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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