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Wainui Reef surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 27 Apr 2024 NZST
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Wainui Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wainui Reef sea temperature is 17.0°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 15.4 °C)
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Wainui Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wainui Reef sea temperature is 17.0°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 15.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
0.7
SW
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
W
0.3
SW
1.3
W
0.3
SW
2.5
W
3
W
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.3
W
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)141414101013129138146137810101111101614131212116141514151516161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)13741240206141884239253520321262870713741108603447303173411250171774743126107155106595666975873
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
N
10
NNE
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
S
5
NNE
5
N
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
25
W
20
SSE
5
N
15
WNW
15
WNW
0
WNW
15
S
15
E
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
WNW
10
NNW
15
ESE
10
SSW
10
NNE
10
E
10
SSW
10
NNE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:14PM
2.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:06PM
-0.02
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21-
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Rain (mm)
--------------5---------------------
Temp. °C151412161613161713151615151411131412141511151512161613151511141511161712
Feels °C (?)1099151411151412131312118691081212713131010108121291212911127

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Wainui Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wainui Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainui Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainui Reef 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 (Wainui Reef) 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 Wainui Reef 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 Wainui Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 25 km (16 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 90 km (56 miles) away and Levin, 95 km (59 miles) away.

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