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Lat Long: 40.05° S 175.10° E

Whangaehu River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whangaehu River Mouth sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.9° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, W swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W 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 (Oct 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 25th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
1
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
15
1.3
W
7
1.1
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
7
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
1.1
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
SW
18
1.7
W
7
1.4
WSW
7
2.1
W
7
2.3
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.6
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
34
127
37
34
21
152
143
54
32
28
143
36
25
85
262
180
483
585
229
284
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
W
5
ENE
10
SE
15
SW
10
N
20
NW
15
WSW
5
NNE
10
WNW
30
WNW
10
NE
5
NE
15
WSW
15
N
25
NW
30
WNW
20
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
30
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:40PM1.65m
5:27AM1.56m
6:08PM1.66m
6:55AM1.62m
7:23PM1.77m
8:00AM1.78m
8:17PM1.94m
8:47AM1.96m
9:01PM2.12m
9:27AM2.15m
9:41PM2.29m
10:05AM2.32m
10:19PM2.43m
Low Tide
10:00AM0.89m
11:14PM0.91m
11:55AM0.92m
00:59AM0.82m
1:24PM0.81m
2:02AM0.65m
2:20PM0.63m
2:47AM0.45m
3:03PM0.45m
3:26AM0.26m
3:42PM0.28m
4:03AM0.11m
4:19PM0.13m
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Temp °C
14
14
11
16
15
12
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14
12
17
16
12
19
16
13
16
15
12
16
16
14
Feels °C
12
11
9
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13
11
12
12
11
12
11
11
16
13
11
11
10
8
10
10
8
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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.

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