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Waitarere surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 14 Mar 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
17.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitarere in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 15th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 15th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 16th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitarere over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, 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 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.5
W
1.4
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.8
WNW
0.9
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)89109918681614141356511998813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)669912213612515412710543351513244911352440241114
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
SW
10
ENE
20
N
25
NW
10
NE
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
NE
10
N
10
W
10
NE
0
ENE
15
SW
5
E
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crossoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
1.79
7:51AM
1.94
8:17PM
1.91
8:36AM
2.08
9:01PM
2.05
9:15AM
2.23
9:41PM
2.19
9:53AM
2.36
10:18PM
2.32
10:30AM
2.47
10:54PM
2.42
11:07AM
2.52
11:31PM
2.47
11:45AM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21AM
0.69
2:52PM
0.63
3:10AM
0.53
3:34PM
0.45
3:51AM
0.36
4:12PM
0.28
4:28AM
0.21
4:48PM
0.14
5:05AM
0.10
5:25PM
0.04
5:42AM
0.04
6:03PM
-0.00
6:21AM
0.04
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20
Sunset7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:35--7:34--7:31--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171518181616161618181717171519191819211718
Feels °C (?)181417161612121517171816161618171919201517
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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 16 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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