Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Break

Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.05° S 175.10° E

Issued: 11 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
13.7° C

Normal for this time of year

Whangaehu River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whangaehu River Mouth surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with 646 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with W swell.

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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 5th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 5th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
11
1
W
10
0.7
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
1
WSW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
9
1.2
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
6
2.2
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
254
212
96
205
357
235
371
248
115
39
125
310
242
379
347
172
646
597
192
149
82
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
N
20
WNW
15
ESE
30
ESE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
NW
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
SE
10
S
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
20
S
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
00:56AM2.23m
1:17PM2.09m
1:35AM2.20m
2:00PM2.05m
2:18AM2.14m
2:47PM1.99m
3:08AM2.08m
3:42PM1.95m
4:06AM2.01m
4:45PM1.92m
5:13AM1.97m
5:55PM1.94m
6:26AM1.98m
Low Tide
7:08AM0.32m
7:18PM0.37m
7:47AM0.35m
7:58PM0.44m
8:31AM0.41m
8:46PM0.52m
9:24AM0.48m
9:45PM0.60m
10:29AM0.54m
11:01PM0.64m
11:46AM0.56m
00:25AM0.61m
1:03PM0.52m
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:09
 mm
6
2
2
2
3
1
8
3
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
12
14
13
11
12
11
9
11
13
11
11
12
10
11
12
12
12
11
10
11
11
Feels °C
6
11
9
5
6
9
7
8
10
9
8
11
7
9
10
8
7
5
4
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
11
1
W
10
0.7
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
1.2
SSW
7
1
SSW
8
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
9
1.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
14
1.5
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
6
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
6
Energy kJ
254
212
96
205
160
140
371
248
115
39
125
8
242
379
347
85
108
102
192
149
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
5
0.3
SW
18
0.5
W
6
0.4
SW
15
1
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
9
0.5
S
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.8
SSW
8
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
13
49
17
56
357
167
33
47
43
17
20
15
25
41
84
71
40
35
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
9
0.4
W
11
0.3
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
W
10
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SW
19
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
Energy kJ
15
42
235
4
3
35
33
3
30
30
18
94
15
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.8
SE
4
0.5
E
3
0.3
ESE
3
1.7
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
6
2.2
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
2
17
6
2
310
172
646
597
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
15
0
112
0
136
15
0
0
12
15
40
0
40
0
0
140
140
206
143
140
140
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
4
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
6
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
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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