Whangaehu River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

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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
16.3° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
67
64
29
37
33
32
28
28
27
18
9
8
8
7
7
10
10
8
20
16
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
N
15
W
10
NNE
5
NE
10
WSW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
SW
10
NE
10
NE
5
W
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:02PM2.30m
10:16AM2.28m
10:34PM2.32m
10:49AM2.27m
11:06PM2.30m
11:21AM2.22m
11:38PM2.24m
11:54AM2.14m
00:12AM2.16m
12:29PM2.04m
00:48AM2.06m
1:08PM1.93m
1:30AM1.95m
Low Tide
4:08AM0.23m
4:20PM0.19m
4:38AM0.23m
4:50PM0.22m
5:09AM0.26m
5:21PM0.27m
5:41AM0.32m
5:53PM0.35m
6:15AM0.42m
6:28PM0.45m
6:53AM0.52m
7:06PM0.57m
7:37AM0.63m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
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7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
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5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:21
5:20
1
1
Temp °C
13
11
13
14
12
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
14
13
20
20
17
17
18
17
16
11
9
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
13
11
18
19
16
15
17
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
W
4
0.7
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
7
Energy kJ
72
67
64
9
35
10
4
2
7
8
7
7
7
6
1
1
1
1
20
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
14
11
8
29
37
33
32
28
28
27
18
9
8
7
4
3
10
10
7
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
4
7
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
5
8
7
7
4
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
1
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
134
0
0
34
0
23
145
38
38
128
61
61
125
112
112
112
128
125
112
40
128
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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).

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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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