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The Fences surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 NZST
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The Fences surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Fences sea temperature is 17.1°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.6 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 15.5 °C)
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The Fences surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Fences sea temperature is 17.1°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.6 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 15.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Fences this week:

The surf forecast for The Fences over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Fences in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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

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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
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
W
0.9
WSW
1
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
1
W
0.4
WSW
2
S
1.8
S
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
S
5
S
5
S
5
S
4
S
4
S
Period(s) (?)812141414141013129121414614771514141317151316161615151516101110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)137117741704183028139490158104417753806976353295344297217682061571219769614742567644585750471832042376
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
20
SW
10
WNW
25
W
10
N
10
NE
5
SSW
10
NNE
5
NE
5
S
5
NNE
5
N
10
W
10
N
15
SSE
15
S
20
SW
25
SSE
15
S
5
SW
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
E
10
E
10
S
5
N
10
N
10
W
15
NNW
30
W
10
WSW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
W
5
NNE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
off
offcross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:33PM
2.46
11:49AM
2.40
12:09AM
2.39
12:27PM
2.30
12:49AM
2.29
1:11PM
2.17
1:37AM
2.17
2:06PM
2.03
2:38AM
2.06
3:15PM
1.91
3:52AM
2.00
4:37PM
1.89
5:13AM
2.04
5:58PM
1.97
6:26AM
2.17
7:05PM
2.14
7:26AM
2.34
8:00PM
2.33
8:19AM
2.50
8:48PM
2.50
9:06AM
2.61
9:32PM
2.62
9:51AM
2.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:41AM
0.26
5:56PM
0.27
6:16AM
0.35
6:31PM
0.39
6:56AM
0.47
7:13PM
0.52
7:46AM
0.60
8:08PM
0.66
8:56AM
0.71
9:27PM
0.77
10:33AM
0.73
11:06PM
0.76
12:02PM
0.61
12:27AM
0.63
1:08PM
0.42
1:28AM
0.44
2:00PM
0.23
2:19AM
0.27
2:45PM
0.08
3:04AM
0.13
3:27PM
-0.00
3:46AM
0.05
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--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13
Sunset5:36--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:22--5:22--
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Rain (mm)
----------------20-------------------
Temp. °C141315141315161316171315151314141211121113131213141114141414141214151115
Feels °C (?)7699111414111414121313111110106891110910119121288121111131013

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the The Fences Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Fences provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Fences can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Fences 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 Fences) 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 Fences 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 TheFences, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 32 km (20 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 96 km (60 miles) away and Levin, 99 km (61 miles) away.

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