Wanganui River Mouth Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.95° S 174.98° E

Wanganui River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Wanganui River Mouth

Issued: 5 pm 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wanganui River Mouth sea temperature is
14.7° C

Normal for this time of year

Wanganui River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wanganui River Mouth surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wanganui River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Wanganui River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanganui River Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 8th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 8th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wanganui River Mouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
3
3
!
3
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
1.1
WNW
5
1.5
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
8
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
9
3.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
62
214
111
52
38
14
202
171
175
139
123
131
146
104
994
856
1972
1283
241
129
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
N
15
N
20
NNW
10
N
10
N
10
NW
15
S
20
E
5
SSE
15
N
10
NNW
10
W
5
NNE
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
High Tide
11:41PM2.69m
12:02PM2.55m
00:18AM2.66m
12:40PM2.50m
00:57AM2.60m
1:22PM2.44m
1:40AM2.54m
2:09PM2.38m
2:27AM2.48m
3:00PM2.33m
3:18AM2.43m
3:52PM2.30m
4:12AM2.41m
Low Tide
5:36PM0.89m
5:56AM0.97m
6:12PM0.93m
6:35AM1.02m
6:50PM0.98m
7:17AM1.06m
7:31PM1.03m
8:03AM1.09m
8:17PM1.08m
8:52AM1.10m
9:08PM1.12m
9:42AM1.09m
10:02PM1.13m
10:34AM1.06m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
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11
4
14
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Temp °C
17
15
15
15
12
16
16
17
16
16
15
15
15
13
12
13
11
15
15
12
13
16
13
11
12
10
12
13
14
14
13
13
12
14
11
9
12
9
12
13
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
5
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.3
WSW
7
0.8
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.1
S
6
2.2
WSW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
WSW
8
Energy kJ
46
20
139
99
40
18
10
91
171
175
139
123
131
146
104
1
856
166
246
36
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
19
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
22
0.6
W
18
0.8
WSW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
62
7
23
45
38
8
2
7
10
2
18
240
408
241
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
9
3
1
1
2
13
2
61
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
5
1.5
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
8
2.5
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
7
3.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
Energy kJ
59
214
111
52
41
14
202
994
18
1972
1283
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
5
4
2
1
Distance (km)
8
125
8
142
0
15
142
20
20
20
0
0
0
53
3
0
0
20
20
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
5
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
5
4
5
5
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
9
8
5
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Information about the Wanganui River Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wanganui River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wanganui River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wanganui River Mouth 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 (Wanganui River Mouth) 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 Wanganui River Mouth 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 Wanganui River Mouth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 6 km (4 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 70 km (43 miles) away and Levin, 80 km (50 miles) away.

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