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The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Sunday (Jul 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 482 | 410 | 308 | 546 | 527 | 359 | 243 | 359 | 427 | 330 | 271 | 525 | 400 | 360 | 236 | 103 | 110 | 43 | 36 | 20 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:26PM 2.07 | 4:55AM 2.08 | 5:37PM 2.04 | 6:11AM 2.04 | 6:52PM 2.09 | 7:26AM 2.09 | 8:02PM 2.20 | 8:32AM 2.18 | 9:01PM 2.33 | 9:27AM 2.29 | 9:52PM 2.46 | 10:15AM 2.38 | 10:37PM 2.55 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:10AM 0.54 | 10:43PM 0.66 | 11:27AM 0.62 | 12:09AM 0.68 | 12:48PM 0.61 | 1:29AM 0.61 | 1:58PM 0.53 | 2:34AM 0.49 | 2:56PM 0.42 | 3:28AM 0.35 | 3:45PM 0.31 | 4:14AM 0.25 | 4:28PM 0.22 | ||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wanganui-Manawatu
Offshore wind has turned cross-on at The Fences (light winds from the WNW at WanganuiAeroAws 31 km from The Fences). 1.2m 6s windswell from the W with a 0.7m 10s swell from the WSW and a 0.5m 15s groundswell, also from the WSW as well as a 0.3m 18s long period groundswell, also from the WSW. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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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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