Porangahau River Mouth surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 23s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, S swell with 4,338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porangahau River Mouth over the next 16 days.
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