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Peka Peka Surf Forecast
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Peka Peka surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Peka Peka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Peka Peka sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peka Peka this week:
The surf forecast for Peka Peka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peka Peka in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peka Peka over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 238 | 285 | 398 | 1688 | 1098 | 689 | 572 | 235 | 190 | 371 | 984 | 1443 | 1185 | 421 | 554 | 307 | 105 | 55 | 17 | 332 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:25AM 1.62 | 8:53PM 1.63 | 9:06AM 1.76 | 9:30PM 1.77 | 9:45AM 1.87 | 10:08PM 1.87 | 10:24AM 1.93 | 10:46PM 1.92 | 11:04AM 1.92 | 11:24PM 1.92 | 11:45AM 1.86 | 12:05AM 1.86 | 12:29PM 1.74 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:30AM 0.32 | 2:54PM 0.15 | 3:07AM 0.18 | 3:29PM 0.03 | 3:43AM 0.06 | 4:03PM -0.04 | 4:18AM -0.01 | 4:37PM -0.06 | 4:54AM -0.03 | 5:11PM -0.02 | 5:30AM 0.00 | 5:45PM 0.06 | 6:08AM 0.09 | |||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | |
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Rain (mm) | 8 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
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Information about the Peka Peka Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Peka Peka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peka Peka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peka Peka 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 (Peka Peka) 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 Peka Peka 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.
Peka Peka is 10 km (6 miles) from Paraparaumu. If you plan a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paraparaumu. Paraparaumu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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