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Wainui Reef surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (May 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 2nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1065 | 1587 | 1473 | 922 | 898 | 96 | 37 | 70 | 94 | 92 | 54 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 66 | 119 | 136 | 84 | 127 | 162 | 144 | 103 | 441 | 348 | 279 | 431 | 189 | 364 | 378 | 628 | 428 | 245 | 161 | 294 | 79 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:42AM 2.49 | 1:07PM 2.28 | 1:32AM 2.30 | 2:01PM 2.07 | 2:30AM 2.11 | 3:04PM 1.89 | 3:38AM 1.96 | 4:21PM 1.79 | 4:56AM 1.89 | 5:41PM 1.79 | 6:09AM 1.92 | 6:49PM 1.88 | 7:08AM 2.01 | 7:40PM 2.00 | 7:55AM 2.11 | 8:21PM 2.13 | 8:34AM 2.20 | 8:57PM 2.24 | 9:10AM 2.28 | 9:31PM 2.32 | 9:43AM 2.33 | 10:03PM 2.38 | 10:16AM 2.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:23PM 0.23 | 6:53AM 0.32 | 7:08PM 0.44 | 7:44AM 0.53 | 8:01PM 0.64 | 8:50AM 0.72 | 9:12PM 0.81 | 10:19AM 0.82 | 10:48PM 0.88 | 11:48AM 0.80 | 12:12AM 0.83 | 12:52PM 0.70 | 1:10AM 0.73 | 1:38PM 0.58 | 1:54AM 0.62 | 2:16PM 0.47 | 2:31AM 0.51 | 2:49PM 0.38 | 3:05AM 0.41 | 3:20PM 0.31 | 3:37AM 0.34 | 3:51PM 0.27 | 4:09AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 |
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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