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Rangiora Street Surf Forecast
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Rangiora Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rangiora Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rangiora Street sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rangiora Street this week:
The surf forecast for Rangiora Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rangiora Street in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rangiora Street over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | |
1467 | 591 | 127 | 258 | 117 | 51 | 56 | 70 | 104 | 178 | 178 | 83 | 45 | 24 | 103 | 62 | 30 | 19 | 63 | 50 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:39PM2.19m | 5:04AM2.31m | 5:39PM2.23m | 6:01AM2.36m | 6:38PM2.31m | 6:55AM2.46m | 7:35PM2.43m | 7:46AM2.57m | 8:27PM2.58m | 8:38AM2.68m | 9:14PM2.73m | 9:28AM2.77m | 10:00PM2.84m | 10:17AM2.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM1.20m | 11:26AM1.13m | 11:50PM1.13m | 12:26PM1.02m | 00:50AM1.02m | 1:21PM0.88m | 1:45AM0.89m | 2:11PM0.74m | 2:37AM0.76m | 3:00PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.65m | 3:47PM0.55m | 4:12AM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:12 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 |
9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 8 | W 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 5 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
 kJ | 20 | 591 | 127 | 258 | 117 | 41 | 20 | 40 | 104 | 178 | 178 | 83 | 45 | 15 | 103 | 62 | 30 | 14 | 63 | 50 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | SSW 12 | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 4 | WSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 38 | 82 | 219 | 48 | 51 | 25 | 70 | 18 | 13 | 58 | 48 | 40 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 11 | W 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 21 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 13 | SSW 4 | WSW 13 | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 82 | 90 | 43 | 24 | 28 | 6 | 22 | 72 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 5 | — | 18 | 1 | 16 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | ESE 3 | — |
| kJ | 1467 | 87 | — | — | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 54 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 119 | 7 | 7 | 125 | 7 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rangiora Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rangiora Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rangiora Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rangiora Street 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 (Rangiora Street) 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).
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Are you planning a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near Rangiora Street, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Wanganui and the Manawatu where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 70 km (43 miles) away and Levin, 80 km (50 miles) away.
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