Peka Peka surf break

Peka Peka surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 19 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
17.4° C
(Which is 1.5°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 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peka Peka in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 19th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 19th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peka Peka over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, near gales from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
0.5
W
0.8
NW
0.7
WNW
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
2.1
SSW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)8158891212716151312185762017161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)160120806222135056436875724252017
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
15
N
10
SE
15
SSE
45
S
55
S
45
S
45
S
40
S
30
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
10
SE
5
SE
5
W
5
E
0
E
5
W
10
NE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:24PM
1.92
11:45AM
1.86
12:05AM
1.86
12:29PM
1.74
12:49AM
1.75
1:16PM
1.58
1:39AM
1.61
2:11PM
1.42
2:39AM
1.46
3:20PM
1.28
3:55AM
1.35
4:48PM
1.21
5:23AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:11PM
-0.02
5:30AM
0.00
5:45PM
0.06
6:08AM
0.09
6:21PM
0.19
6:48AM
0.22
7:00PM
0.33
7:36AM
0.38
7:47PM
0.49
8:43AM
0.53
8:59PM
0.63
10:51AM
0.60
11:27PM
0.67
Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00
Sunset5:44--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:35--
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rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
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light rain
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-817202591321-----------
Temp. °C161415151311101111111012111013141213141213
Feels °C (?)15121413800334377712131111131111
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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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