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Wainakarua River Mouth surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
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Wainakarua River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wainakarua River Mouth sea temperature is
14.3° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainakarua River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Wainakarua River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainakarua River Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainakarua River Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 124 | 257 | 799 | 682 | 140 | 90 | 104 | 54 | 49 | 51 | 46 | 131 | 197 | 353 | 255 | 320 | 488 | 1044 | 2622 | 3348 | 2553 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | glass | |
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Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | - | 13 | 24 | 1 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
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Information about the Wainakarua River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wainakarua River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainakarua River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainakarua River Mouth 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 (Wainakarua River Mouth) 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 Wainakarua River Mouth 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.
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