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Whangaehu River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 NZDT
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Whangaehu River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
18.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangaehu River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 4th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 4th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
S
1.1
WNW
0.7
WSW
0.5
W
0.2
WSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
S
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
WSW
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)12121211565121114161414131212151414105
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)312813106931121418298733292766588922
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
15
W
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
WSW
10
NE
5
ENE
15
SSW
10
NE
10
ENE
10
SSW
10
E
10
E
10
E
10
NW
15
NW
20
W
10
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncrosscrossonoffoffcross-
on		offoffcross-
on		offoffoffcross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:31PM
2.40
11:44AM
2.43
12:02AM
2.41
12:16PM
2.40
12:33AM
2.38
12:46PM
2.32
1:03AM
2.30
1:17PM
2.21
1:33AM
2.18
1:48PM
2.07
2:06AM
2.05
2:24PM
1.92
2:45AM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:23PM
0.06
5:36AM
0.11
5:51PM
0.06
6:04AM
0.11
6:18PM
0.10
6:32AM
0.17
6:45PM
0.18
7:02AM
0.26
7:14PM
0.30
7:32AM
0.38
7:45PM
0.44
8:06AM
0.53
8:20PM
0.60
8:46AM
0.69
Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41
Sunset7:10--7:09--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:02--7:01--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------2710----
Temp. °C191518181618181620191721221915161618171418
Feels °C (?)151416151416161618171720191814161615141216
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Information about the Whangaehu River Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whangaehu 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 Whangaehu River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whangaehu 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 (Whangaehu 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 Whangaehu 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 Whangaehu River Mouth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 13 km (8 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 55 km (34 miles) away, Levin and Paraparaumu.

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