South Beach (Wanganui) surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,636 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Beach (Wanganui) this week:
The surf forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Beach (Wanganui) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 16 days.
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