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Waitarere surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 18 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
18.5° C
 (Which is 1.1°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 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 24th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 24th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 24th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.5
SSW
0.7
S
0.5
SSW
0.1
W
0.4
SSW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.7
WNW
1.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)55551241314131312222018171677988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28152415464413133982724214737928814054
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
25
E
30
E
40
E
15
WSW
15
W
30
WNW
15
S
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
NNE
0
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
on		ononcrossoffglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:33PM
2.18
10:48AM
2.34
11:09PM
2.24
11:24AM
2.40
11:45PM
2.28
12:00PM
2.43
12:21AM
2.29
12:36PM
2.42
12:59AM
2.28
1:13PM
2.39
1:38AM
2.23
1:53PM
2.32
2:21AM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:04PM
0.46
5:21AM
0.37
5:40PM
0.40
5:57AM
0.31
6:17PM
0.34
6:33AM
0.28
6:55PM
0.31
7:10AM
0.28
7:35PM
0.31
7:48AM
0.31
8:15PM
0.32
8:30AM
0.38
8:57PM
0.37
9:16AM
0.47
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16
Sunset8:49--8:49--8:47--8:46--8:46--8:45--8:45--
clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------61411-4-----
Temp. °C161417191519191521231817181819181512151317
Feels °C (?)121113141114141218201312131815141311141214
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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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