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The Point (nr Wainui) surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 NZDT
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The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (nr Wainui) sea temperature is 18.2°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.1 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.6 °C)
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The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (nr Wainui) sea temperature is 18.2°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.1 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (nr Wainui) this week:

The surf forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (nr Wainui) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 19th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 22nd Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
2.1
S
1
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
1.1
W
1.8
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
3
WNW
1.3
WSW
2.3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1
W
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.3
SE
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)776101091018161510111110887666678171688141313665111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)35647580302927303165842477922841961481421001301652232002331351996254379655811557223508311579696333
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
S
10
E
10
NNW
15
W
10
N
15
N
15
W
10
E
0
SSW
10
WSW
15
NNW
10
N
20
W
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
NE
20
SSE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
NE
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:58PM
1.66
7:46AM
1.78
8:29PM
1.77
8:56AM
1.93
9:24PM
1.94
9:42AM
2.10
10:03PM
2.11
10:17AM
2.26
10:36PM
2.25
10:48AM
2.39
11:06PM
2.37
11:17AM
2.48
11:34PM
2.45
11:45AM
2.53
12:02AM
2.50
12:13PM
2.54
12:29AM
2.50
12:41PM
2.51
12:58AM
2.46
1:10PM
2.43
1:28AM
2.39
1:43PM
2.33
2:03AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:07PM
0.99
1:47AM
0.97
2:36PM
0.87
2:56AM
0.82
3:26PM
0.69
3:38AM
0.64
4:01PM
0.52
4:12AM
0.48
4:31PM
0.36
4:41AM
0.34
4:59PM
0.23
5:09AM
0.22
5:26PM
0.13
5:37AM
0.16
5:53PM
0.09
6:05AM
0.13
6:21PM
0.09
6:33AM
0.16
6:48PM
0.14
7:02AM
0.23
7:16PM
0.24
7:32AM
0.33
7:47PM
0.36
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--
Sunset-7:34--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:17--7:15-
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Rain (mm)
----------63------2---4-1052---109---11
Temp. °C141512141412171713201514161713181815191916221817181916181616151618222521
Feels °C (?)7879108141411191413141610171512161513171415161715181413131518232722

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the The Point (nr Wainui) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point (nr Wainui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point (nr Wainui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (nr Wainui) 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 (The Point (nr Wainui)) 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 The Point (nr Wainui) 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 The Point (nr Wainui), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 29 km (18 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 93 km (58 miles) away and Levin, 97 km (60 miles) away.

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