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The Point (nr Wainui) surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 NZST
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The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (nr Wainui) sea temperature is 17.0°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.6 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.7 °C)
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The Point (nr Wainui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (nr Wainui) sea temperature is 17.0°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.6 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (nr Wainui) this week:

The surf forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (nr Wainui) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9AM. 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 Sunday (Apr 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 25th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 26th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (nr Wainui) over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.3
W
3
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.7
WSW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.3
WSW
1
W
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
Period(s) (?)6678881414141010131291314141413131312125191815131214161312141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)22323729360414519292410594285164901651043990818079706865822754112150115887597240781051039755
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
10
NNE
5
NE
10
SW
10
NE
5
NNE
10
S
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
S
5
E
5
NE
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
E
15
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
S
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
on
offoffonglasscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:00PM
2.33
8:19AM
2.50
8:48PM
2.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:19AM
0.27
2:45PM
0.08
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--
Sunset-5:37--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23--5:22-
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Rain (mm)
--44-----------------51-------------
Temp. °C171716151413151412161614171814161714161715131414161613161713151712141611
Feels °C (?)121313117699111513121616141515121415131112121414121314101314811137

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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

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

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Information about the The Point (nr Wainui) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point (nr Wainui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point (nr Wainui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (nr Wainui) 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 Point (nr Wainui)) 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 Point (nr Wainui) 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 The Point (nr Wainui), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 29 km (18 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 93 km (58 miles) away and Levin, 97 km (60 miles) away.

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