Wanganui River Mouth surf break

Wanganui River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 NZST
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Wanganui River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wanganui River Mouth sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Wanganui River Mouth surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanganui River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 7th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
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
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
1.6
WNW
7
1.5
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
1
WNW
7
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
WSW
11
1.5
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
7
0.4
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
35
49
45
254
245
110
45
25
93
160
217
120
139
113
242
128
210
534
146
134
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
N
15
N
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
20
NW
10
SSE
15
E
10
SE
5
N
10
NE
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
11:07PM2.70m
11:26AM2.58m
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
Low Tide
5:01PM0.86m
5:20AM0.94m
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
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7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
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5:02
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4
1
1
1
9
8
4
6
3
3
1
Temp °C
20
19
18
17
14
15
15
12
16
16
17
17
15
15
14
15
13
11
12
9
13
18
15
18
16
11
12
12
10
12
12
14
14
14
13
13
12
11
8
9
6
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
1
W
7
1.4
WSW
7
1
W
7
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.7
W
7
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
1.9
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
7
0.6
WSW
9
Energy kJ
61
35
46
45
86
193
89
19
11
49
160
217
120
139
113
63
128
104
534
144
66
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.1
S
9
0.6
WNW
5
0.1
SW
14
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.6
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
34
49
68
7
23
45
25
2
19
8
17
14
101
146
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
5
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
9
1
26
10
72
29
134
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
6
0.4
W
5
1.6
WNW
7
1.5
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.7
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
5
1.5
SSW
7
Energy kJ
6
8
254
245
110
25
29
93
51
242
36
210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
8
0
0
20
20
20
142
0
142
20
20
20
0
0
0
128
15
15
3
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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