Whangaehu River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
18.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Monday (Apr 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 20th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 20th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.6
WSW
3
W
2.4
WSW
2
WSW
3
W
2.4
WSW
2.3
W
1.3
WNW
0.9
W
1
W
2
WNW
1.1
W
1.6
WNW
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)7777812811899898788109911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)285346137345362942362653995878589109387860917193135778203413275
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
10
NW
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
30
NW
35
W
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:45-
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
2342186-2--2---1-8435
Temp. °C191616161613151616171715181819202015161612
Feels °C (?)161514121181311101011913141515151112129
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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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