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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 17 Feb 2026 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
20.7° C
 (Which is 1.8°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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 17th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 21st Feb)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 20th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat morning).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.2
WSW
1.1
W
2.1
W
1.9
W
2.4
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
1.3
W
1.2
WSW
2.4
W
2.3
W
2.2
W
2.3
W
1.2
W
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)95107205778889913787871413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7648372638643883267101310689951263515620593452609147175229
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
15
W
10
NNE
5
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
15
S
10
ESE
15
WSW
30
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
20
NW
10
N
15
WSW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:09AM
2.48
11:27PM
2.44
11:42AM
2.62
12:00AM
2.54
12:15PM
2.70
12:34AM
2.60
12:50PM
2.73
1:10AM
2.60
1:26PM
2.69
1:47AM
2.54
2:04PM
2.57
2:27AM
2.43
2:47PM
2.40
3:14AM
2.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
0.15
5:36AM
0.11
5:58PM
0.02
6:08AM
0.03
6:30PM
-0.04
6:41AM
0.00
7:03PM
-0.04
7:14AM
0.04
7:37PM
0.03
7:50AM
0.13
8:12PM
0.16
8:28AM
0.29
8:52PM
0.35
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--
Sunset-8:21--8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:12-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192016201915202117191916181815191915201915
Feels °C (?)171817181713151712141313161511141511191713
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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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