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The Fences surf break

The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 NZDT
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The Fences surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Fences sea temperature is
17.5° C
 (Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Fences this week:

The surf forecast for The Fences over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Fences in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 29th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 30th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 1st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
NW
0.8
NW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.6
W
1.9
W
2
W
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.4
WNW
3
W
1.9
WSW
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)12121278888888861081414791210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)372826126719314421537433024422720078944247855719112541052296
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
NNE
20
N
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
NNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offonoffcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
2.23
2:02AM
2.08
2:26PM
2.15
2:51AM
1.99
3:17PM
2.08
3:50AM
1.92
4:18PM
2.04
4:57AM
1.90
5:24PM
2.05
6:07AM
1.96
6:32PM
2.11
7:13AM
2.07
7:36PM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:52PM
0.52
8:05AM
0.55
8:38PM
0.60
8:53AM
0.64
9:36PM
0.65
9:54AM
0.71
10:47PM
0.67
11:10AM
0.74
12:03AM
0.61
12:29PM
0.68
1:12AM
0.50
1:37PM
0.56
2:11AM
0.36
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Sunrise5:50--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:47--
Sunset-8:25--8:27--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:31-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211917252419232420192018191915212218181713
Feels °C (?)191816222117192120192019151411181915131211
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Information about the The Fences Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Fences provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Fences can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Fences 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 (The Fences) 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 The Fences 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 TheFences, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 32 km (20 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 96 km (60 miles) away and Levin, 99 km (61 miles) away.

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