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Wainui Reef surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 23 Aug 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 Sunday (Aug 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 123 | 114 | 114 | 126 | 107 | 106 | 121 | 103 | 110 | 135 | 170 | 167 | 191 | 134 | 55 | 22 | 322 | 771 | 1526 | 2329 | 2543 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:19PM 2.56 | 10:39AM 2.47 | 10:55PM 2.61 | 11:13AM 2.50 | 11:28PM 2.60 | 11:46AM 2.48 | 12:00AM 2.54 | 12:17PM 2.43 | 12:30AM 2.44 | 12:48PM 2.33 | 1:01AM 2.31 | 1:20PM 2.20 | 1:34AM 2.15 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:36AM 0.13 | 4:45PM 0.14 | 5:07AM 0.09 | 5:16PM 0.12 | 5:36AM 0.10 | 5:46PM 0.15 | 6:04AM 0.15 | 6:15PM 0.23 | 6:33AM 0.24 | 6:45PM 0.34 | 7:03AM 0.38 | 7:17PM 0.49 | 7:35AM 0.53 | ||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wanganui-Manawatu
The wind is still cross-off at Wainui Reef (light winds from the NNE at WanganuiAeroAws 24 km from Wainui Reef). 0.4m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 0.2m 9s swell from the S and a 0.1m 18s long period groundswell from the SW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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