Wanganui River Mouth surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Aug 28) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wanganui River Mouth over the next 16 days.
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