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The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 03 Nov 2025 NZDT
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 Tuesday (Nov 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 4th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 4th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 34 | 16 | 39 | 125 | 194 | 176 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 46 | 112 | 102 | 243 | 279 | 328 | 396 | 95 | 90 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:08PM 2.47 | 9:36AM 2.49 | 9:54PM 2.63 | 10:20AM 2.65 | 10:38PM 2.72 | 11:03AM 2.74 | 11:23PM 2.74 | 11:46AM 2.76 | 12:08AM 2.68 | 12:30PM 2.69 | 12:54AM 2.54 | 1:17PM 2.56 | 1:42AM 2.36 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:08PM 0.30 | 3:34AM 0.09 | 3:52PM 0.12 | 4:15AM -0.04 | 4:34PM 0.00 | 4:56AM -0.09 | 5:16PM -0.05 | 5:36AM -0.07 | 5:59PM -0.02 | 6:17AM 0.02 | 6:43PM 0.08 | 7:00AM 0.17 | 7:29PM 0.24 | ||||||||
Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
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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.
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