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Peka Peka surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
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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
15.9° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peka Peka in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peka Peka over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | |
5 | 15 | 44 | 12 | 72 | 284 | 430 | 486 | 2834 | 2708 | 2567 | 1159 | 792 | 1272 | 1461 | 262 | 113 | 56 | 32 | 20 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:23PM1.53m | 00:40AM1.56m | 1:00PM1.44m | 1:20AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.35m | 2:10AM1.39m | 2:43PM1.27m | 3:12AM1.33m | 3:56PM1.22m | 4:26AM1.32m | 5:16PM1.25m | 5:40AM1.37m | 6:25PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.33m | 6:43AM0.36m | 6:53PM0.41m | 7:24AM0.45m | 7:36PM0.50m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:34PM0.59m | 9:37AM0.57m | 10:02PM0.63m | 11:15AM0.54m | 11:41PM0.59m | 12:30PM0.44m | 00:51AM0.49m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | S 14 | NW 6 | NW 4 | W 15 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
5 | 4 | 44 | 12 | 4 | 284 | 430 | — | — | — | — | 435 | 792 | 8 | 1461 | 262 | 113 | 56 | 32 | 20 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 4 |
3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 63 | 82 | 35 | 40 | 18 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | W 10 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 |
4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 55 | 39 | 7 | 18 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NW 4 | — | NNE 3 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 15 | — | 3 | 72 | — | — | 486 | 2834 | 2708 | 2567 | 1159 | — | 1272 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 91 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 197 | 110 | 85 | 0 | 57 | 85 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 71 | 51 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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.











