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The Fences surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 NZSTForecast 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
15.4° 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 Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Fences in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 24th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fences over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
70 | 232 | 191 | 125 | 100 | 207 | 96 | 142 | 261 | 220 | 140 | 142 | 85 | 77 | 74 | 69 | 24 | 39 | 32 | 54 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:43AM2.36m | 2:13PM2.12m | 2:42AM2.21m | 3:17PM1.99m | 3:46AM2.09m | 4:25PM1.92m | 4:54AM2.03m | 5:35PM1.92m | 5:59AM2.02m | 6:37PM1.98m | 6:57AM2.05m | 7:31PM2.06m | 7:48AM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03AM0.46m | 8:20PM0.56m | 9:10AM0.59m | 9:31PM0.68m | 10:26AM0.65m | 10:49PM0.74m | 11:38AM0.65m | 00:02AM0.73m | 12:39PM0.61m | 1:01AM0.67m | 1:28PM0.54m | 1:50AM0.60m | 2:10PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | WSW 5 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 70 | 232 | 191 | 125 | 100 | 207 | 96 | 142 | 261 | 220 | 140 | 142 | 85 | 25 | 74 | 69 | 21 | 39 | 10 | 6 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 4 | SSW 4 | NW 9 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 10 | WSW 12 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 4 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 53 | 12 | 7 | 60 | 37 | 98 | 129 | 136 | 67 | 77 | 28 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 32 | 54 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | NW 10 | S 5 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | S 15 | S 9 | SSW 5 | ESE 3 | N 8 | N 9 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | S 13 | W 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | 42 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 8 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 30 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 3 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | W 5 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 42 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 71 | 71 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
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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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