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Wainakarua River Mouth Surf Forecast
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Wainakarua River Mouth surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainakarua River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Wainakarua River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainakarua River Mouth in the next 12 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 1st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 1st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainakarua River Mouth over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 224 | 426 | 480 | 339 | 298 | 330 | 406 | 346 | 189 | 394 | 241 | 256 | 270 | 283 | 264 | 177 | 180 | 366 | 216 | 379 | 236 | 147 | 109 | 110 | 127 | 187 | 417 | 580 | 754 | 983 | 967 | 670 | 478 | 406 | 369 | 559 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | off | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:12PM 1.64 | 8:39AM 1.54 | 9:05PM 1.56 | 9:35AM 1.50 | 9:59PM 1.51 | 10:30AM 1.49 | 10:51PM 1.49 | 11:22AM 1.51 | 11:41PM 1.48 | 12:10PM 1.54 | 12:28AM 1.50 | 12:55PM 1.59 | 1:12AM 1.52 | 1:38PM 1.64 | 1:53AM 1.55 | 2:19PM 1.69 | 2:34AM 1.58 | 2:59PM 1.72 | 3:13AM 1.61 | 3:39PM 1.75 | 3:53AM 1.62 | 4:20PM 1.76 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:58PM 0.29 | 2:30AM 0.33 | 2:49PM 0.36 | 3:19AM 0.38 | 3:40PM 0.42 | 4:07AM 0.41 | 4:31PM 0.46 | 4:54AM 0.43 | 5:20PM 0.48 | 5:40AM 0.43 | 6:09PM 0.48 | 6:25AM 0.42 | 6:56PM 0.46 | 7:09AM 0.39 | 7:41PM 0.43 | 7:53AM 0.36 | 8:26PM 0.40 | 8:36AM 0.32 | 9:09PM 0.37 | 9:20AM 0.28 | 9:53PM 0.34 | 10:03AM 0.25 | 10:37PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 13 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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