Wainui Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.87° S 174.78° E

Wainui Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wainui Reef sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.2° 

Wainui Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wainui Reef surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, WNW swell with 1,581 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 12th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 16th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
1
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
W
9
1.2
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.1
SW
16
1.8
WNW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.9
W
7
2.5
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
173
171
164
107
54
52
19
243
99
319
410
580
1581
651
565
498
366
273
347
595
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
S
10
N
15
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
5
NW
10
SW
10
N
15
N
25
NW
30
WNW
35
SSE
Wind State
on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
High Tide
7:06PM2.16m
7:37AM2.19m
8:12PM2.30m
8:41AM2.31m
9:11PM2.45m
9:38AM2.42m
10:03PM2.59m
10:29AM2.50m
10:52PM2.68m
11:16AM2.54m
11:37PM2.71m
12:01PM2.52m
00:21AM2.66m
Low Tide
1:38AM0.53m
2:07PM0.43m
2:41AM0.38m
3:05PM0.30m
3:36AM0.23m
3:56PM0.18m
4:26AM0.11m
4:42PM0.10m
5:12AM0.05m
5:26PM0.08m
5:56AM0.05m
6:08PM0.10m
6:37AM0.11m
clear
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clear
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
3
Temp °C
10
7
9
11
7
13
13
13
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13
15
16
13
13
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10
13
13
12
9
Feels °C
7
4
7
9
4
8
8
7
10
12
9
11
13
11
11
10
8
8
7
6
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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 16 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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