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 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wanganui River Mouth sea temperature is
14.9° 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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanganui River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 9th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
9
0.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
6
1
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.9
W
5
1
W
7
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.7
W
6
1.8
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
781
873
253
248
443
207
96
54
32
106
87
41
89
60
188
125
76
71
32
298
175
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
30
SSW
10
SSE
35
S
20
SSE
5
NNE
5
SW
10
NNE
5
NE
5
SSW
15
N
25
WNW
15
SSW
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
N
10
N
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:52PM2.30m
4:12AM2.41m
4:47PM2.31m
5:07AM2.42m
5:46PM2.35m
6:05AM2.46m
6:52PM2.43m
7:07AM2.52m
7:57PM2.56m
8:11AM2.61m
8:53PM2.70m
9:11AM2.70m
9:45PM2.83m
10:06AM2.77m
Low Tide
10:02PM1.13m
10:34AM1.06m
10:59PM1.12m
11:31AM1.01m
00:00AM1.07m
12:32PM0.94m
1:05AM0.99m
1:36PM0.85m
2:09AM0.89m
2:35PM0.76m
3:06AM0.77m
3:30PM0.68m
3:59AM0.69m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
Temp °C
15
14
12
13
11
11
12
10
11
13
10
13
12
11
12
13
11
13
15
11
14
Feels °C
8
7
8
4
4
10
11
9
10
12
8
10
9
9
10
11
9
10
12
7
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
2.4
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
1.4
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.9
W
5
1
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
7
0.7
W
6
1.1
W
7
1
W
6
Energy kJ
190
873
253
164
168
207
41
22
19
106
87
41
89
27
188
125
76
16
32
107
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
1
SSW
14
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
167
242
132
443
62
96
47
32
10
9
33
62
8
11
20
21
71
28
27
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
8
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
21
92
94
20
78
54
22
10
7
12
1
60
23
5
1
16
15
30
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
8
1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.8
SSW
6
0.7
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
6
Energy kJ
781
51
39
248
24
93
298
175
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
5
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
147
178
47
47
53
0
0
0
0
0
0
125
149
3
3
3
0
0
8
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
6
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
9
6
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
7
8
4
4
5
5
9
7
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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