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Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast
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Whangaehu River Mouth surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whangaehu River Mouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
90 | 71 | 129 | 42 | 45 | 66 | 60 | 51 | 67 | 65 | 29 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:51PM2.15m | 9:06AM2.21m | 9:28PM2.24m | 9:42AM2.26m | 10:02PM2.30m | 10:16AM2.28m | 10:34PM2.32m | 10:49AM2.27m | 11:06PM2.30m | 11:21AM2.22m | 11:38PM2.24m | 11:54AM2.14m | 00:12AM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:50PM0.30m | 3:05AM0.34m | 3:22PM0.23m | 3:37AM0.27m | 3:51PM0.20m | 4:08AM0.23m | 4:20PM0.19m | 4:38AM0.23m | 4:50PM0.22m | 5:09AM0.26m | 5:21PM0.27m | 5:41AM0.32m | 5:53PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 20 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 41 | 38 | 129 | 42 | 45 | 66 | 54 | 51 | 67 | 65 | 29 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | SSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 8 | S 10 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 5 | 32 | 33 | 7 | 65 | 60 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 11 | — | SW 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 10 | W 8 | SW 15 | S 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 11 | — | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | NNW 4 | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 90 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 128 | 34 | 40 | 140 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 145 | 23 | 38 | 125 | 61 | 61 | 112 | 112 |
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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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