South Beach (Wanganui) surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 16 days.
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