Waitarere Surf Forecast

/ Wanganui-Manawatu (16 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (40.56° S 175.19° E)

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Waitarere surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 19 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 16.0° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitarere in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Wed 19th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf	7AM (Wed 19th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful	7AM (Wed 19th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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

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12 Days Hourly

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tue 25
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	2	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W
Period(s) (?)	11	10	10	9	9	8	7	6	6	7	6	15	14	14	13	7	6	7	12	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	571	302	216	141	75	95	132	87	62	152	60	72	36	35	30	173	53	27	11	15	14
Wind (km/h)	ESE	ENE	WSW	N	NW	W	NE	NNW	W	NNE	NNW	WNW	ENE	NNW	WNW	NE	SSW	S	ESE	E	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross- off	glass	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	on	cross- off	glass	cross	off	off	cross
High Tide / height (m)		9:44AM 2.18		9:58PM 2.14	10:18AM 2.24		10:33PM 2.17	10:51AM 2.28		11:07PM 2.17	11:24AM 2.28		11:42PM 2.16	11:58AM 2.26		12:18AM 2.12	12:35PM 2.22		12:57AM 2.06		1:17PM 2.15
Low Tide / height (m)		4:13AM 0.34	4:34PM 0.40		4:49AM 0.32	5:09PM 0.40		5:23AM 0.33	5:42PM 0.42		5:58AM 0.36	6:17PM 0.46		6:33AM 0.41	6:53PM 0.51		7:10AM 0.47		7:33PM 0.57	7:49AM 0.54

		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tue 25
Sunrise	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46	-
Sunset	-	-	8:19	-	-	8:20	-	-	8:21	-	-	8:22	-	-	8:22	-	-	8:24	-	-	8:25

Rain (mm)	5	2	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	19	18	17	18	18	15	18	18	14	17	17	13	16	16	12	19	20	15	20	21
Feels °C (?)	18	21	19	18	18	18	15	16	17	13	16	16	13	14	14	11	17	18	12	19	20

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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.

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