The Point (nr Wainui) surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

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The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (nr Wainui) sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (nr Wainui) this week:

The surf forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (nr Wainui) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 12PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
1.6
W
1.9
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.3
WNW
3
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
2
W
1.4
WSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.5
W
1.5
W
0.9
WSW
2.1
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)1567889989999131311116611109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)46233341967884214077514356071916192297611564152451142232244021558961
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
W
15
SSW
10
NW
35
W
30
WSW
10
E
10
ESE
10
S
10
N
15
NNW
25
WNW
20
NNW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:50PM
2.00
8:15AM
2.03
8:36PM
2.23
8:59AM
2.24
9:16PM
2.45
9:37AM
2.43
9:53PM
2.64
10:15AM
2.59
10:31PM
2.77
10:52AM
2.68
11:08PM
2.82
11:30AM
2.71
11:47PM
2.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:45PM
0.72
2:16AM
0.60
2:32PM
0.51
2:59AM
0.36
3:12PM
0.29
3:37AM
0.15
3:49PM
0.11
4:13AM
-0.03
4:25PM
-0.02
4:48AM
-0.13
5:01PM
-0.08
5:23AM
-0.15
5:37PM
-0.07
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:04--6:05--6:06-
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
clear
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Rain (mm)
-1---15-2--2-------1--
Temp. °C1515131617141211111212911119131212141411
Feels °C (?)1010911129673557777861011117
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wanganui-Manawatu

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at The Point (nr Wainui) (light winds from the NNW at WanganuiAeroAws 28 km from The Point (nr Wainui)). 1.3m 6s windswell from the W with a 0.6m 14s groundswell from the WSW and a 0.3m 10s swell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the The Point (nr Wainui) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point (nr Wainui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point (nr Wainui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (nr Wainui) 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 Point (nr Wainui)) 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 Point (nr Wainui) 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 The Point (nr Wainui), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 29 km (18 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 93 km (58 miles) away and Levin, 97 km (60 miles) away.

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