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Waitarere surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 19 Apr 2024 NZST
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Waitarere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waitarere sea temperature is 16.9°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.2 °C max: 17.4 °C min: 15.0 °C)
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Waitarere surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waitarere sea temperature is 16.9°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.2 °C max: 17.4 °C min: 15.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitarere this week:

The surf forecast for Waitarere over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitarere in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 20th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 20th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 24th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitarere over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.6
W
0.3
W
0.3
SSW
0.2
W
1.6
W
1.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.2
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.3
W
0.8
WNW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)776141313121281371313176761416167714111091614146776131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)39530711233312828273231383234232002398514857979653715727614775636154121145112283716
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
25
WNW
0
WNW
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
NE
10
WSW
5
NE
5
ENE
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
N
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
5
S
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
0
W
5
E
5
SE
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
SE
5
SSE
5
SE
0
SE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
glassglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffoffoffglassglassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:57PM
1.88
7:18AM
2.01
7:42PM
1.99
7:57AM
2.10
8:20PM
2.09
8:32AM
2.17
8:54PM
2.18
9:05AM
2.22
9:25PM
2.25
9:37AM
2.26
9:56PM
2.30
10:09AM
2.27
10:27PM
2.32
10:42AM
2.25
11:00PM
2.30
11:16AM
2.19
11:36PM
2.25
11:55AM
2.11
12:18AM
2.16
12:42PM
2.02
1:10AM
2.07
1:45PM
1.92
2:16AM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:32PM
0.59
1:53AM
0.57
2:15PM
0.46
2:34AM
0.45
2:51PM
0.35
3:09AM
0.36
3:25PM
0.26
3:41AM
0.30
3:57PM
0.21
4:13AM
0.27
4:29PM
0.20
4:45AM
0.28
5:02PM
0.22
5:18AM
0.32
5:36PM
0.28
5:54AM
0.40
6:13PM
0.37
6:34AM
0.49
6:54PM
0.47
7:21AM
0.60
7:41PM
0.58
8:18AM
0.68
8:40PM
0.66
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:27-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------111251141012-65---
Temp. °C151515171713151512161812151514151514151716181918161717171715171512121312
Feels °C (?)11101314151114131115159131210121213121415171817151618181816171411101210

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Waitarere Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waitarere provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waitarere can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waitarere 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 (Waitarere) 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 Waitarere 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 Waitarere, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Levin which is 11 km (7 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 43 km (27 miles) away, Paraparaumu, Masterton and Upper Hutt.

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