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Waitarere surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 08 Nov 2025 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
15.7° 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 Sunday (Nov 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 9th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 9th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 15th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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 Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Fri
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
W
0.7
WNW
0.7
NW
1.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)66676665467101098856977
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)771611723191035576291716034663420180533574119647372408
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
NW
15
WNW
10
N
10
N
5
WNW
10
NE
5
NNW
10
W
15
NNW
20
NW
5
W
10
ESE
15
E
10
SW
5
SSE
10
NW
25
WNW
30
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrossoncross-
off		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		onoffoffcross-
on		glasscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:36PM
2.45
12:03PM
2.52
12:26AM
2.35
12:53PM
2.42
1:20AM
2.22
1:48PM
2.28
2:21AM
2.07
2:50PM
2.14
3:27AM
1.95
3:57PM
2.03
4:32AM
1.88
5:05PM
1.96
5:36AM
1.85
6:10PM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:32AM
0.05
7:00PM
0.16
7:22AM
0.19
7:54PM
0.30
8:13AM
0.35
8:52PM
0.45
9:10AM
0.51
9:54PM
0.57
10:13AM
0.63
10:58PM
0.64
11:21AM
0.70
12:04AM
0.66
12:30PM
0.70
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Fri
14
Sunrise-6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54-
Sunset--8:06--8:07--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:12--8:13
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------262---2132----
Temp. °C141616131616131718171517141618141515141616
Feels °C (?)13121212141511151715121612141715121081212
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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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