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The Fences surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 23 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 17.2°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.7 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.7 °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 17.2°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.7 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.7 °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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Fences in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3AM. 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 Tuesday (Apr 30) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 24th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.7
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
2
W
2.1
W
2.2
W
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
WSW
1.3
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
1.7
W
2.3
W
2.5
WNW
3
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.9
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)67776679781414141010981211666139687817167788814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19949337828623027241762342462711899806051339057347122105143143676619159361710295303343096708361268970293
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
WNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
30
W
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
SW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
SW
5
NNE
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
N
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
NNE
20
N
15
N
10
N
10
NNE
20
N
20
N
15
N
5
S
35
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassonglassoffonoffglassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01PM
2.42
10:12AM
2.46
10:31PM
2.48
10:43AM
2.48
11:01PM
2.49
11:15AM
2.45
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:07AM
0.22
4:22PM
0.14
4:38AM
0.19
4:52PM
0.14
5:09AM
0.21
5:23PM
0.19
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
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise-6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09-
Sunset--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121616121717151515131414121516131616141415131717151715131616131616131212
Feels °C (?)9111181211111197121110131312141414131411141412141212131291415755

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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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