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Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast
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Whangaehu River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 02 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whangaehu River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 763 | 549 | 346 | 59 | 36 | 32 | 71 | 44 | 18 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 135 | 50 | 42 | 124 | 75 | 54 | 143 | 203 | 295 | 284 | 229 | 180 | 241 | 163 | 155 | 291 | 172 | 147 | 85 | 27 | 24 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:07PM 2.15 | 1:32AM 2.17 | 2:01PM 1.94 | 2:29AM 1.98 | 3:04PM 1.77 | 3:37AM 1.84 | 4:19PM 1.67 | 4:54AM 1.77 | 5:40PM 1.67 | 6:08AM 1.80 | 6:48PM 1.76 | 7:08AM 1.88 | 7:41PM 1.88 | 7:55AM 1.97 | 8:22PM 2.00 | 8:35AM 2.07 | 8:58PM 2.10 | 9:11AM 2.14 | 9:32PM 2.19 | 9:45AM 2.19 | 10:04PM 2.24 | 10:17AM 2.22 | 10:35PM 2.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:05PM 0.42 | 7:40AM 0.50 | 7:55PM 0.61 | 8:45AM 0.68 | 9:05PM 0.78 | 10:17AM 0.78 | 10:47PM 0.85 | 11:51AM 0.76 | 12:15AM 0.80 | 12:56PM 0.67 | 1:13AM 0.70 | 1:41PM 0.56 | 1:57AM 0.59 | 2:18PM 0.45 | 2:33AM 0.48 | 2:50PM 0.36 | 3:06AM 0.39 | 3:21PM 0.29 | 3:38AM 0.32 | 3:52PM 0.25 | 4:10AM 0.28 | 4:23PM 0.24 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
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