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Peka Peka Surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

1 h 13 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peka Peka this week:
The surf forecast for Peka Peka over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peka Peka in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 30) at 12AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 23rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peka Peka over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
933 | 468 | 104 | 62 | 46 | 103 | 49 | 21 | 25 | 117 | 38 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 41 | 155 | 63 | 738 | 800 | 670 | 124 | 140 | 482 | 1437 | 891 | 739 | 433 | 248 |
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3:12AM 1.42 | 4:04PM 1.25 | 4:35AM 1.36 | 5:31PM 1.26 | 5:56AM 1.36 | 6:44PM 1.32 | 7:02AM 1.41 | 7:39PM 1.42 | 7:53AM 1.48 | 8:22PM 1.50 | 8:35AM 1.54 | 8:59PM 1.58 | 9:13AM 1.58 | 9:33PM 1.64 | 9:48AM 1.61 | 10:06PM 1.67 | 10:22AM 1.62 | 10:38PM 1.68 | 10:55AM 1.61 | 11:11PM 1.67 | 11:29AM 1.57 | 11:45PM 1.63 | ||||||||||||||
8:49PM 0.50 | 9:46AM 0.48 | 10:09PM 0.57 | 11:11AM 0.50 | 11:37PM 0.57 | 12:26PM 0.46 | 12:49AM 0.51 | 1:23PM 0.39 | 1:45AM 0.43 | 2:08PM 0.32 | 2:29AM 0.35 | 2:47PM 0.26 | 3:07AM 0.28 | 3:22PM 0.22 | 3:43AM 0.23 | 3:55PM 0.20 | 4:16AM 0.20 | 4:28PM 0.19 | 4:49AM 0.19 | 5:00PM 0.21 | 5:23AM 0.21 | 5:33PM 0.24 | 5:57AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Paraparaumu which is 10 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Peka Peka.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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- | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 |
5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Tue afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Wed night). |
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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 12 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.