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Porangahau River Mouth surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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Porangahau River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porangahau River Mouth sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porangahau River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Porangahau River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porangahau River Mouth in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 11th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porangahau River Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 16 | |
120 | 130 | 194 | 575 | 315 | 302 | 905 | 723 | 646 | 3691 | 6245 | 4158 | 2190 | 1087 | 2436 | 3657 | 2023 | 1336 | 956 | 1728 | 3025 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:45PM1.37m | 10:07AM1.24m | 10:28PM1.35m | 10:50AM1.22m | 11:11PM1.33m | 11:34AM1.21m | 11:55PM1.33m | 12:20PM1.22m | 00:41AM1.33m | 1:09PM1.25m | 1:31AM1.36m | 2:00PM1.30m | 2:23AM1.39m | 2:53PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:09AM0.29m | 4:17PM0.31m | 4:52AM0.30m | 4:59PM0.31m | 5:35AM0.30m | 5:42PM0.31m | 6:19AM0.29m | 6:28PM0.29m | 7:03AM0.26m | 7:16PM0.27m | 7:51AM0.22m | 8:09PM0.23m | 8:40AM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | |
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 16 |
120 | 63 | 19 | 19 | 315 | 302 | 905 | 723 | 646 | 456 | 219 | 4158 | 2190 | 1087 | 2436 | 3657 | 2023 | 1336 | 956 | 1728 | 3025 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | NE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | — | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
36 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 63 | 35 | 14 | 85 | 3 | — | 154 | 250 | 126 | 119 | 74 | 49 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 20 | — | NE 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | — | — | ENE 15 | — | E 14 | E 13 | SE 18 | S 26 | SSE 16 | SSW 21 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
— | 9 | 8 | — | 7 | 33 | 26 | 23 | 11 | — | — | 73 | — | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 44 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 15 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 130 | 194 | 575 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3691 | 6245 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 29 | 154 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 62 | 62 | 267 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 259 |
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Information about the Porangahau River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porangahau River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porangahau River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porangahau River Mouth 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 (Porangahau River Mouth) 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 Porangahau River Mouth 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.
Porangahau River Mouth is 87 km (54 miles) from the city of Palmerston North. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Palmerston North. Palmerston North has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












