The Fences Surf Forecast

/ Wanganui-Manawatu (16 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 18 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 16.5° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Fences in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Wed 19th Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf	1AM (Wed 19th Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful	10PM (Sun 23rd Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	2	2	1	1	1	1	0	2	1	0	2	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	11	11	10	9	9	16	14	13	13	14	13	15	15	14	14	6	8	7	7	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	319	373	183	139	90	137	331	242	192	207	156	242	263	138	113	193	409	81	35	28	28
Wind (km/h)	NNW	SSE	N	NNE	NNW	NW	W	N	NW	WNW	NNW	WNW	WSW	SW	W	W	NNW	SE	S	ESE	SE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	glass	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross
High Tide / height (m)		9:53PM 2.26	10:15AM 2.32		10:29PM 2.31	10:48AM 2.38		11:02PM 2.34	11:21AM 2.40		11:36PM 2.34	11:54AM 2.40		12:09AM 2.31	12:27PM 2.36		12:44AM 2.25		1:03PM 2.30	1:21AM 2.17
Low Tide / height (m)			4:05AM 0.33	4:23PM 0.37		4:37AM 0.29	4:55PM 0.32		5:08AM 0.27	5:28PM 0.31		5:41AM 0.29	6:01PM 0.33		6:14AM 0.33	6:35PM 0.38		6:48AM 0.39		7:12PM 0.44	7:24AM 0.46

	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
Sunrise	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50
Sunset	8:17	-	-	8:19	-	-	8:20	-	-	8:21	-	-	8:22	-	-	8:23	-	-	8:24	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	23	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	25	18	21	19	17	20	20	15	21	19	15	19	18	13	18	18	13	18	19	15	22
Feels °C (?)	23	19	21	19	18	19	18	14	17	15	12	16	16	13	17	16	11	15	15	12	20

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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.