Waitarere surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 03 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Waitarere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waitarere sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitarere this week:

The surf forecast for Waitarere over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitarere in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 3rd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 3rd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)126761816151414656668658778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1145451124201816165527981401041993823474328277378
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
5
SE
5
E
0
WSW
15
SW
5
ENE
10
N
15
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:05AM
2.48
10:29PM
2.37
10:54AM
2.55
11:18PM
2.40
11:41AM
2.56
12:05AM
2.38
12:27PM
2.51
12:50AM
2.31
1:10PM
2.42
1:34AM
2.22
1:53PM
2.29
2:18AM
2.11
2:36PM
2.15
3:02AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:59PM
0.23
5:21AM
0.18
5:49PM
0.19
6:09AM
0.16
6:37PM
0.20
6:54AM
0.19
7:24PM
0.24
7:39AM
0.26
8:11PM
0.31
8:23AM
0.36
8:55PM
0.39
9:08AM
0.48
9:38PM
0.48
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52-
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-11------------------
Temp. °C161513171816181815181815171716191918182017
Feels °C (?)151412141516171715161615141515181717181916
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Information about the Waitarere Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waitarere provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waitarere can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waitarere 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 (Waitarere) 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 Waitarere 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 Waitarere, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Levin which is 11 km (7 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 43 km (27 miles) away, Paraparaumu, Masterton and Upper Hutt.

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