Wainui Reef surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 27 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Wainui Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wainui Reef sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 7PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 27th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 30th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 1st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
0
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
1.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
W
1.5
W
2.1
W
2.2
W
2.1
W
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
2.2
WNW
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.8
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
WSW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)888899788121489108998999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)921723152122693284485485591563166441158138037825112563562864
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
W
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
SW
10
NE
10
NE
30
NNE
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
2.08
3:50AM
1.92
4:18PM
2.04
4:57AM
1.90
5:24PM
2.05
6:07AM
1.96
6:32PM
2.11
7:13AM
2.07
7:36PM
2.22
8:13AM
2.23
8:35PM
2.36
9:07AM
2.40
9:29PM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:36PM
0.65
9:54AM
0.71
10:47PM
0.67
11:10AM
0.74
12:03AM
0.61
12:29PM
0.68
1:12AM
0.50
1:37PM
0.56
2:11AM
0.36
2:35PM
0.41
3:03AM
0.23
3:28PM
0.26
3:52AM
0.13
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:46--5:46--
Sunset-8:28--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:32--8:34-
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------1-------33
Temp. °C242420202016181814212218181714202015241919
Feels °C (?)21211918181514131019181513129171814211518
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Information about the Wainui Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wainui Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainui Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainui Reef 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 (Wainui Reef) 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 Wainui Reef 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 Wainui Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 25 km (16 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 90 km (56 miles) away and Levin, 95 km (59 miles) away.

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