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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 07 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
17.8° 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 Saturday (Mar 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 7th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 7th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 8th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
NW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)7715151515151515151514141313121313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23112620437235334834827925219318813810567502835101351413
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
WNW
20
NNW
10
W
25
S
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SSE
0
E
15
NW
15
W
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:03AM
2.54
1:16PM
2.53
1:34AM
2.44
1:47PM
2.39
2:05AM
2.30
2:19PM
2.22
2:37AM
2.14
2:53PM
2.04
3:15AM
1.96
3:36PM
1.85
4:08AM
1.79
4:41PM
1.69
5:33AM
1.68
6:26PM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:02AM
0.14
7:19PM
0.16
7:31AM
0.26
7:47PM
0.30
8:01AM
0.41
8:17PM
0.47
8:34AM
0.59
8:51PM
0.65
9:14AM
0.78
9:36PM
0.84
10:13AM
0.96
10:56PM
1.00
12:16PM
1.04
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15-
Sunset--7:54--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:47--7:46--7:45
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C152019152020151717131719161720141919162221
Feels °C (?)12181614171612151381315121417121617172019
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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).

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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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