Waitarere surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

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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
13.1° C
(Which is 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 (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 14) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 14th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 19th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 18th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
W
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)1010988888877999910107767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1664939326181555136414328806894719962300199518941469707501383255235363
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
SSW
5
E
10
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
45
NW
45
NW
40
WNW
35
WNW
30
WSW
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
NE
15
NNW
25
WNW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10PM
2.07
2:47AM
1.96
3:32PM
1.95
4:14AM
1.87
5:04PM
1.94
5:35AM
1.88
6:18PM
2.02
6:43AM
1.96
7:14PM
2.12
7:38AM
2.06
8:01PM
2.22
8:23AM
2.16
8:41PM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:15PM
0.63
9:40AM
0.68
10:33PM
0.74
11:07AM
0.77
12:00AM
0.75
12:34PM
0.72
1:14AM
0.65
1:40PM
0.59
2:09AM
0.51
2:31PM
0.45
2:54AM
0.38
3:13PM
0.33
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13--6:11--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:13-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11118131313151414151514131211121210121313
Feels °C (?)675877121111976653898788
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Waitarere (calm at Otaki 22 km from Waitarere). A 1.6m swell from the W

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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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