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The Fences surf break

The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 13 Mar 2026 NZDT
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
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
17.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Mar 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 14th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 14th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.8
WNW
1.3
W
1.6
S
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
0.8
WSW
1.9
W
1.4
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
S
0.3
S
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)111047691099187716151414131212116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1816191542063554314493843523882099855524655512522187
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSE
5
ESE
10
N
10
WSW
10
N
25
NW
25
WNW
20
NNW
5
NW
15
S
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
N
10
NW
15
WNW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		oncross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
1.63
7:22AM
1.72
8:05PM
1.74
8:37AM
1.90
9:05PM
1.93
9:24AM
2.11
9:47PM
2.14
10:03AM
2.34
10:24PM
2.34
10:38AM
2.53
10:59PM
2.51
11:13AM
2.68
11:34PM
2.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:16PM
1.04
1:10AM
1.00
2:05PM
0.92
2:30AM
0.83
3:04PM
0.70
3:19AM
0.61
3:46PM
0.46
3:59AM
0.40
4:22PM
0.24
4:34AM
0.20
4:56PM
0.05
5:09AM
0.05
5:30PM
-0.07
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-7:45--7:44--7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-22-----------------1
Temp. °C232419161614191914181815181815201915191917
Feels °C (?)242522141314181813131411181615181715181817
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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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