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South Beach (Wanganui) Surf Forecast
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South Beach (Wanganui) surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 20 Jun 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Beach (Wanganui) this week:
The surf forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Beach (Wanganui) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 21st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 21st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 27th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 12 days.
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 823 | 481 | 468 | 168 | 125 | 117 | 50 | 45 | 655 | 629 | 410 | 278 | 185 | 139 | 86 | 44 | 58 | 21 | 30 | 196 | 395 | 763 | 5668 | 6810 | 4465 | 2971 | 364 | 232 | 366 | 103 | 67 | 66 | 72 | 55 | 56 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:20PM 2.42 | 5:42AM 2.52 | 6:30PM 2.47 | 6:51AM 2.54 | 7:42PM 2.57 | 8:00AM 2.59 | 8:42PM 2.69 | 9:02AM 2.66 | 9:35PM 2.80 | 9:56AM 2.71 | 10:24PM 2.87 | 10:46AM 2.74 | 11:10PM 2.90 | 11:33AM 2.73 | 11:56PM 2.87 | 12:19PM 2.68 | 12:40AM 2.80 | 1:03PM 2.61 | 1:23AM 2.70 | 1:48PM 2.52 | 2:07AM 2.59 | 2:33PM 2.42 | 2:51AM 2.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:04AM 0.97 | 11:34PM 1.04 | 12:09PM 0.94 | 12:45AM 1.00 | 1:19PM 0.89 | 1:55AM 0.93 | 2:23PM 0.82 | 2:55AM 0.84 | 3:19PM 0.76 | 3:48AM 0.77 | 4:11PM 0.71 | 4:37AM 0.73 | 4:58PM 0.70 | 5:25AM 0.74 | 5:44PM 0.73 | 6:13AM 0.78 | 6:29PM 0.78 | 6:59AM 0.85 | 7:13PM 0.87 | 7:46AM 0.91 | 7:57PM 0.96 | 8:30AM 0.98 | 8:43PM 1.06 | |||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the South Beach (Wanganui) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for South Beach (Wanganui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Beach (Wanganui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Beach (Wanganui) 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 (South Beach (Wanganui)) 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 South Beach (Wanganui) 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near South Beach (Wanganui), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 5 km (3 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 67 km (42 miles) away and Levin, 77 km (48 miles) away.
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