South Beach (Wanganui) surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 16 days.
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