Peka Peka surf break

Peka Peka surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 30th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
NW
0.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
1
NW
1.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)98776117109981414141313134456
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)168105561810845025429019312426201914143341153190
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NNE
5
SE
20
SSE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
SW
5
ENE
5
N
5
WNW
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offoffoffglasscrossglassglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
1.22
8:16AM
1.37
8:58PM
1.36
9:17AM
1.52
9:47PM
1.51
10:01AM
1.65
10:26PM
1.63
10:39AM
1.75
11:00PM
1.73
11:13AM
1.81
11:32PM
1.79
11:44AM
1.82
12:02AM
1.81
12:15PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
0.60
3:15PM
0.43
3:29AM
0.44
3:56PM
0.29
4:07AM
0.30
4:29PM
0.17
4:38AM
0.20
4:57PM
0.09
5:07AM
0.12
5:23PM
0.05
5:33AM
0.08
5:48PM
0.04
6:00AM
0.07
Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37
Sunset7:19--7:17--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:08--
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181617181817181716141115151316161315161616
Feels °C (?)18161718141618171510913121215141113151411
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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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