The Point (nr Wainui) Surf Forecast
/ Wanganui-Manawatu (16 surf breaks) / New Zealand (440 surf breaks)
The Point (nr Wainui) Surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wanganui-Manawatu
The wind is still cross-off at The Point (nr Wainui) (light winds from the NW at Rapanui 19 km from The Point (nr Wainui)).
19 km away, 1 h 2 min ago
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 Wednesday (May 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Point (nr Wainui) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 20th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 19th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
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Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
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Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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W | W | WSW | W | W | W | W | W | W | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | W | W | W | W | WNW | WNW | W | W | W | W |
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| 3442 | 2532 | 1242 | 401 | 291 | 225 | 254 | 248 | 151 | 273 | 487 | 451 | 285 | 297 | 301 | 239 | 284 | 545 | 628 | 291 | 206 | 336 | 264 | 187 | 136 | 87 | 160 | 85 | 250 | 549 | 246 | 176 | 336 | 313 | 260 | 77 |
W | W | W | NNW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | SW | ESE | SE | ESE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | ENE | N | WNW | SSW | NNW | WNW | NNW | NNW | WNW | NNW | NNW | NW | NNE | NNE | NW | NNE |
| cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | glass | off |
3:02PM 1.89 | 3:36AM 1.97 | 4:19PM 1.87 | 4:52AM 2.00 | 5:38PM 1.95 | 6:04AM 2.12 | 6:44PM 2.10 | 7:05AM 2.28 | 7:40PM 2.28 | 7:59AM 2.44 | 8:30PM 2.46 | 8:49AM 2.57 | 9:17PM 2.60 | 9:36AM 2.65 | 10:02PM 2.68 | 10:23AM 2.67 | 10:47PM 2.70 | 11:08AM 2.61 | 11:32PM 2.65 | 11:55AM 2.50 | 12:18AM 2.55 | 12:43PM 2.35 | 1:07AM 2.40 | |||||||||||||
9:14PM 0.73 | 10:03AM 0.70 | 10:30PM 0.74 | 11:20AM 0.63 | 11:46PM 0.66 | 12:28PM 0.48 | 12:52AM 0.51 | 1:26PM 0.30 | 1:48AM 0.33 | 2:17PM 0.14 | 2:38AM 0.17 | 3:04PM 0.01 | 3:26AM 0.04 | 3:49PM -0.05 | 4:13AM -0.02 | 4:34PM -0.06 | 4:59AM -0.02 | 5:18PM 0.01 | 5:45AM 0.05 | 6:04PM 0.12 | 6:33AM 0.18 | 6:51PM 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Nukumaru Rock which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for The Point (nr Wainui).New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds |
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| 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
| 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
| 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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