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: 11 am 03 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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SW 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 3rd Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
2
0
2
1
4
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.5
SW
11
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
W
7
0.7
W
8
1.5
WNW
10
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
WSW
9
1.3
W
6
2.5
W
9
1.9
SW
10
1.5
W
10
2.2
W
8
1.8
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
1.3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
111
56
39
38
68
411
175
142
142
90
127
1051
739
426
623
457
733
439
141
972
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
15
ESE
10
W
30
W
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
5
NW
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:47PM2.31m
Low Tide
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
10:59PM1.12m
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thunderstorm
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clear
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
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5:01
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
6
17
21
13
1
2
Temp °C
15
15
12
17
16
18
16
15
16
16
15
14
11
11
14
15
15
13
14
14
12
Feels °C
11
11
10
14
13
15
12
13
14
13
11
10
9
8
9
12
12
10
12
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.2
WSW
9
0.7
W
8
1
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
10
2.5
W
9
1.9
SW
10
1.2
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
1
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
96
99
32
19
8
68
183
175
142
142
90
77
1051
739
281
560
457
689
439
134
972
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
Energy kJ
7
23
56
38
2
5
7
3
39
74
161
188
130
89
141
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
3
1
1
2
13
17
26
17
10
63
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
W
7
0.4
N
3
1.5
WNW
10
0.7
W
5
1.3
W
6
2.2
WSW
9
1.5
W
10
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
8
Energy kJ
157
111
46
39
38
3
411
23
127
767
426
623
733
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
149
0
20
142
20
20
20
0
20
126
98
0
20
147
98
142
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
8
9
9
6
8
7
6
9
5
5
9
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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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