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The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast 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
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Fences this week:
The surf forecast for The Fences over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Fences in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 68 | 42 | 29 | 15 | 29 | 88 | 119 | 355 | 336 | 234 | 164 | 326 | 255 | 132 | 73 | 73 | 66 | 216 | 242 | 600 | 798 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:56AM 2.28 | 3:24PM 2.11 | 3:56AM 2.07 | 4:34PM 1.90 | 5:17AM 1.92 | 6:07PM 1.79 | 6:54AM 1.91 | 7:43PM 1.86 | 8:16AM 2.04 | 8:52PM 2.03 | 9:14AM 2.22 | 9:41PM 2.21 | 9:58AM 2.38 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:32PM 0.39 | 9:00AM 0.52 | 9:24PM 0.63 | 10:10AM 0.74 | 10:48PM 0.84 | 12:09PM 0.85 | 12:55AM 0.86 | 1:54PM 0.75 | 2:20AM 0.72 | 2:58PM 0.56 | 3:15AM 0.53 | 3:44PM 0.37 | 3:58AM 0.36 | ||||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | ||
| Sunset | 7:27 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | 15 | 12 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 14 | ||
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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 16 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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