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Wainakarua River Mouth Surf Forecast
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Wainakarua River Mouth surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainakarua River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Wainakarua River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainakarua River Mouth in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 6PM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainakarua River Mouth over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 31 | 117 | 94 | 73 | 41 | 55 | 33 | 123 | 130 | 130 | 59 | 43 | 115 | 87 | 43 | 25 | 455 | 304 | 1057 | 648 | 471 | 478 | 331 | 205 | 179 | 85 | 646 | 337 | 225 | 1087 | 346 | 193 | 181 | 534 | 461 | 226 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:13AM 1.52 | 5:39PM 1.62 | 5:59AM 1.49 | 6:28PM 1.60 | 6:49AM 1.47 | 7:22PM 1.60 | 7:45AM 1.46 | 8:21PM 1.62 | 8:45AM 1.49 | 9:21PM 1.65 | 9:46AM 1.55 | 10:20PM 1.71 | 10:44AM 1.63 | 11:16PM 1.77 | 11:40AM 1.73 | 12:10AM 1.83 | 12:34PM 1.83 | 1:01AM 1.88 | 1:27PM 1.91 | 1:52AM 1.90 | 2:19PM 1.96 | 2:43AM 1.89 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:15PM 0.42 | 11:29AM 0.41 | 12:06AM 0.45 | 12:19PM 0.43 | 1:00AM 0.47 | 1:13PM 0.43 | 1:55AM 0.45 | 2:09PM 0.40 | 2:50AM 0.41 | 3:05PM 0.34 | 3:45AM 0.35 | 4:01PM 0.26 | 4:38AM 0.26 | 4:56PM 0.17 | 5:29AM 0.17 | 5:50PM 0.09 | 6:20AM 0.09 | 6:44PM 0.04 | 7:11AM 0.03 | 7:38PM 0.01 | 8:02AM 0.00 | 8:32PM 0.03 | 8:54AM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 |
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Wainakarua River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wainakarua River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainakarua River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainakarua 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 (Wainakarua 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 Wainakarua 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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