
Surf Forecasts:
Porangahau River Mouth surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with 1,659 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE swell.
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 Thursday (Nov 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 7PM. 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porangahau River Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
470 | 158 | 117 | 119 | 133 | 138 | 109 | 459 | 1589 | 1525 | 700 | 298 | 205 | 114 | 73 | 63 | 47 | 88 | 229 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.34m | 8:15AM1.44m | 8:38PM1.33m | 9:00AM1.43m | 9:23PM1.31m | 9:44AM1.41m | 10:07PM1.28m | 10:28AM1.39m | 10:51PM1.25m | 11:12AM1.36m | 11:35PM1.22m | 11:56AM1.33m | 00:20AM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:03AM0.23m | 2:37PM0.22m | 2:48AM0.24m | 3:22PM0.24m | 3:33AM0.26m | 4:08PM0.25m | 4:17AM0.28m | 4:52PM0.27m | 5:01AM0.29m | 5:37PM0.29m | 5:44AM0.31m | 6:20PM0.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 22 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | NE 7 | S 10 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | S 12 |
250 | 158 | 117 | 119 | 133 | 100 | 109 | 459 | 1589 | 1525 | 700 | 298 | 205 | 114 | 56 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 229 | 411 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 10 | NE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 |
22 | 17 | 14 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 81 | 66 | 50 | 48 | 32 | 32 | 44 | 73 | 21 | 39 | 58 | 47 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 5 | S 4 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | — | S 20 | E 4 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 |
16 | 9 | 23 | 57 | 1 | 138 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 18 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 199 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | W 3 | WNW 2 | W 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NE 7 | WNW 3 | S 6 | — | ENE 5 |
470 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 63 | 3 | 88 | — | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 129 | 8 |
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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.
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