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
13.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 26th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
WNW
0.7
NW
0.7
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)8101312121110510121110131212111414141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7032853953092181401862892748338212222210125981701291296946
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
ENE
5
N
15
WSW
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
ESE
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrossoffcross-
off
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
1.96
8:41PM
2.14
9:05AM
2.12
9:20PM
2.28
9:41AM
2.25
9:55PM
2.38
10:14AM
2.34
10:27PM
2.43
10:45AM
2.38
10:58PM
2.43
11:15AM
2.38
11:27PM
2.38
11:43AM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:30AM
0.48
2:44PM
0.45
3:09AM
0.32
3:20PM
0.31
3:41AM
0.19
3:51PM
0.20
4:09AM
0.11
4:19PM
0.13
4:36AM
0.07
4:47PM
0.11
5:02AM
0.07
5:14PM
0.13
5:29AM
0.12
5:42PM
0.19
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03-
Sunset--6:12--6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
31----------3-2---352
Temp. °C12101181313121617151516151615141415131416
Feels °C (?)667491079119911101515141413121313
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wanganui-Manawatu

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Whangaehu River Mouth (fresh winds from the WNW at WanganuiAeroAws 12 km from Whangaehu River Mouth). 2.2m 8s swell from the WSW with a 1.6m 11s groundswell from the W. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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WNW
Cross-On
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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.

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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