Whangaehu River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
7
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.9
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
W
6
1.4
WSW
7
1.1
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
S
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.3
SW
15
1
W
6
0.8
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
83
51
28
27
46
146
106
158
88
32
148
55
71
70
46
29
40
43
66
42
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
S
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
W
10
N
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
25
E
20
ESE
15
E
5
ENE
5
SW
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
W
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
W
10
N
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:21PM1.88m
7:40AM2.02m
8:11PM2.02m
8:26AM2.13m
8:51PM2.15m
9:06AM2.21m
9:28PM2.24m
9:42AM2.26m
10:02PM2.30m
10:16AM2.28m
10:34PM2.32m
10:49AM2.27m
11:06PM2.30m
Low Tide
1:30PM0.53m
1:48AM0.55m
2:14PM0.40m
2:30AM0.43m
2:50PM0.30m
3:05AM0.34m
3:22PM0.23m
3:37AM0.27m
3:51PM0.20m
4:08AM0.23m
4:20PM0.19m
4:38AM0.23m
4:50PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
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5:34
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:28
5:27
5:25
Temp °C
15
16
13
17
17
14
17
17
15
14
15
10
13
15
13
14
15
13
14
14
12
13
14
13
16
15
13
13
13
11
8
10
5
12
13
11
13
13
12
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
SW
13
0.7
W
5
1
W
6
0.2
WSW
20
1.4
WSW
7
1.1
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
S
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.7
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
6
Energy kJ
54
36
16
15
27
25
76
38
158
88
32
148
55
71
70
46
29
40
30
42
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
41
83
51
28
10
14
18
5
32
30
7
40
29
24
10
7
2
38
33
33
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
17
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
41
34
29
12
6
2
6
1
7
7
29
5
4
1
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
6
0.9
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
W
6
0.2
NNW
4
0.3
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
1
W
6
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
11
46
146
106
2
1
3
1
5
43
66
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
40
0
23
128
0
34
128
132
40
140
0
0
0
0
23
34
0
0
128
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
3
4
3
3
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
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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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