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The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 11 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 Saturday (Jul 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 206 | 278 | 454 | 627 | 2521 | 2376 | 2782 | 4131 | 2606 | 1519 | 821 | 375 | 839 | 1235 | 1695 | 1082 | 591 | 332 | 253 | 105 | 112 | 282 | 522 | 331 | 554 | 537 | 357 | 244 | 323 | 388 | 392 | 429 | 324 | 247 | 205 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:40PM 2.40 | 10:58AM 2.34 | 11:18PM 2.48 | 11:37AM 2.38 | 11:56PM 2.53 | 12:16PM 2.39 | 12:35AM 2.53 | 12:58PM 2.37 | 1:16AM 2.50 | 1:42PM 2.31 | 2:01AM 2.42 | 2:30PM 2.24 | 2:51AM 2.31 | 3:24PM 2.15 | 3:48AM 2.19 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:55AM 0.28 | 5:08PM 0.24 | 5:33AM 0.22 | 5:45PM 0.21 | 6:12AM 0.18 | 6:22PM 0.21 | 6:51AM 0.19 | 7:01PM 0.25 | 7:32AM 0.23 | 7:44PM 0.33 | 8:16AM 0.31 | 8:32PM 0.44 | 9:08AM 0.42 | 9:29PM 0.56 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wed 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 |
| Sunset | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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