Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Break

Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.05° S 175.10° E

Issued: 11 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
14.4° 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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 853 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
1.8
WNW
6
1.4
WSW
7
2.1
W
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.1
WSW
8
1.1
SSW
7
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
2.4
W
7
1.9
W
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
S
15
2.2
W
7
1.9
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
244
175
427
307
268
143
112
103
63
590
387
97
96
166
127
68
168
121
529
375
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
N
10
NE
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
5
ENE
10
E
10
S
10
E
10
NE
10
W
15
NNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:53AM2.29m
9:21PM2.37m
9:47AM2.36m
10:12PM2.46m
10:38AM2.38m
11:02PM2.50m
11:28AM2.36m
11:51PM2.49m
12:17PM2.30m
00:40AM2.43m
1:06PM2.21m
1:29AM2.32m
1:56PM2.09m
Low Tide
2:52AM0.26m
3:16PM0.19m
3:44AM0.16m
4:04PM0.14m
4:33AM0.10m
4:51PM0.12m
5:22AM0.09m
5:37PM0.14m
6:10AM0.13m
6:23PM0.20m
6:58AM0.21m
7:10PM0.30m
7:46AM0.32m
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
13
15
15
14
15
16
12
16
16
11
13
13
11
13
12
10
12
13
12
14
14
Feels °C
10
10
10
10
10
11
9
13
13
8
8
9
9
9
9
6
9
10
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
5
1.2
W
6
0.3
SW
14
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.1
WSW
8
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
S
15
1.7
WSW
7
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
24
115
29
186
126
130
143
110
40
43
225
231
97
96
166
127
46
168
121
294
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.7
W
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
75
71
32
43
39
38
108
58
37
63
24
14
12
29
21
21
68
43
26
35
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
20
0.1
S
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
W
20
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
37
4
27
2
2
112
103
12
4
16
8
13
12
1
33
19
17
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
5
1.8
WNW
6
1.4
WSW
7
2.1
W
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
3
2.4
W
7
1.9
W
7
0.4
ESE
3
2.2
W
7
1.9
WSW
7
Energy kJ
53
244
175
427
307
268
3
590
387
3
529
375
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
34
34
128
34
34
132
0
0
34
128
163
15
0
0
87
0
0
34
34
132
138
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
5
4
4
4
2
3
8
4
4
9
9
9
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
8
4
8
9
9
9
6
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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