Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Break

Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.05° S 175.10° E

Issued: 5 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
13.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whangaehu River Mouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 21st Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
W
9
2
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SW
14
0.6
SSW
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.8
SSE
4
0.9
SSW
6
0.2
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
933
773
802
348
144
84
144
69
36
44
14
17
10
33
37
36
29
24
54
20
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
SW
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
E
10
NE
10
ENE
10
SSW
35
S
25
S
35
S
25
SSW
25
SSE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
2:19AM2.19m
2:48PM1.98m
3:11AM2.05m
3:43PM1.88m
4:06AM1.93m
4:42PM1.82m
5:05AM1.84m
5:44PM1.79m
6:07AM1.80m
6:45PM1.82m
7:08AM1.81m
7:42PM1.87m
8:04AM1.86m
Low Tide
7:58PM0.42m
8:37AM0.43m
8:50PM0.54m
9:32AM0.54m
9:50PM0.66m
10:33AM0.62m
10:58PM0.73m
11:36AM0.67m
00:07AM0.75m
12:38PM0.67m
1:10AM0.73m
1:33PM0.64m
2:03AM0.66m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
2
1
2
2
3
6
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
13
12
13
11
12
15
13
15
15
13
12
9
9
7
7
7
9
Feels °C
11
11
12
12
11
7
9
8
10
13
10
13
13
11
10
1
2
-1
2
0
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
1.7
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
5
Energy kJ
80
373
587
555
348
144
84
39
23
22
44
14
17
9
20
37
36
29
18
54
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
S
5
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
7
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
14
13
12
11
10
10
4
144
69
36
11
5
4
10
33
18
26
14
5
20
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
6
3
9
8
8
8
20
8
2
1
1
3
9
10
24
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
W
9
2
W
10
0.3
E
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
E
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.4
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.3
ESE
3
Energy kJ
933
773
802
1
3
2
1
1
5
9
14
11
24
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
34
128
116
128
40
40
40
0
0
23
0
38
38
38
112
165
196
165
143
136
134
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
4
7
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
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).

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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