
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 Powerful | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight 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 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
204 | 173 | 171 | 164 | 107 | 54 | 52 | 19 | 243 | 99 | 319 | 410 | 580 | 1581 | 651 | 565 | 498 | 366 | 273 | 347 | 595 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | |
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 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 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 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | W 8 |
204 | 173 | 171 | 164 | 107 | 54 | 52 | 6 | 243 | 99 | 319 | 410 | 372 | 1315 | 651 | 565 | 498 | 366 | 273 | 85 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | S 8 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 5 | S 16 | S 5 | S 6 | S 14 | S 11 | SW 13 |
11 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 16 | 51 | 298 | 580 | 276 | 30 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 15 | S 13 | W 6 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 12 | S 9 | S 8 | W 24 | — | SW 11 | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | WSW 21 |
6 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 11 | — | 58 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 3 | WNW 9 | WNW 15 | — | S 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | W 7 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 343 | 1581 | — | 37 | — | — | 16 | 347 | 595 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 166 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 162 | 108 |
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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.











