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Lat Long: 40.05° S 175.10° E

Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
16.6°C
1.8° 

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 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,017 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 19 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Nov 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Nov 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 19th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 19th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 19th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Sun
15
Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
6
1.4
WNW
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1.5
W
7
1.3
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9
1.8
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9
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11
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WNW
8
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W
6
1.3
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8
0.6
WSW
7
0.3
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14
0.3
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
150
74
202
276
488
322
395
655
630
1017
207
134
62
120
92
201
38
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34
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
NNW
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30
WNW
25
NNW
20
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WNW
25
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WNW
35
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SW
10
ESE
15
SSW
10
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20
NW
30
WNW
10
NE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
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High Tide
2:38AM1.82m
3:03PM1.88m
3:32AM1.73m
4:00PM1.80m
4:37AM1.67m
5:06PM1.78m
5:49AM1.69m
6:15PM1.82m
6:57AM1.78m
7:17PM1.92m
7:55AM1.93m
8:13PM2.06m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.60m
8:35AM0.65m
9:13PM0.70m
9:31AM0.75m
10:23PM0.75m
10:47AM0.81m
11:46PM0.73m
12:12PM0.78m
00:59AM0.63m
1:22PM0.68m
1:56AM0.49m
2:18PM0.53m
2:45AM0.34m
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Temp °C
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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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