Wanganui River Mouth surf break

Wanganui River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 02 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 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 8th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 8th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
3
3
3
2
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
10
1.2
WNW
6
1.5
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
0.4
WSW
7
0.9
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
1.6
W
9
1.7
WSW
10
2.4
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
0.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
46
81
220
110
53
37
17
115
180
175
144
123
125
152
104
459
533
607
745
246
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
N
5
N
10
NNW
20
S
5
N
25
NW
10
E
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
NNE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
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
3:52PM2.30m
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
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
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5:02
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
3
4
1
3
6
5
11
4
3
4
Temp °C
18
17
15
15
15
12
17
16
17
16
16
15
15
14
13
13
14
11
12
12
10
17
17
13
12
11
10
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
10
9
5
11
10
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
10
0.8
W
5
1.2
WSW
7
1
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.4
WSW
7
0.9
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.3
SSW
6
1.7
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
29
46
31
143
92
31
18
17
115
180
175
144
123
125
152
104
6
533
133
260
43
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
SW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
19
0.1
S
10
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
22
0.5
W
19
0.5
WSW
9
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
62
7
23
45
25
8
2
7
7
2
8
2
19
190
49
246
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
11
0.6
WSW
9
Energy kJ
9
2
2
7
13
2
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
6
1.5
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
1.6
W
9
1.5
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
81
220
110
53
37
9
49
459
181
607
745
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
8
8
142
125
142
0
3
142
142
20
20
0
0
0
125
0
147
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
6
7
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
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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