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Little Wanganui surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Little Wanganui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Little Wanganui sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.3 °C min: 14.3 °C)
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Little Wanganui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Little Wanganui sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.3 °C min: 14.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Wanganui this week:

The surf forecast for Little Wanganui over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Wanganui in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 30th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 30th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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

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Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.2
WNW
2
W
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)1212121212111415151514141313121212891313141414131313151414141314141515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)177410727436584884236597467367065424153672982172031611736649835907111016711563390317498472446347253289301309222
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
ESE
0
ENE
10
NW
5
ESE
0
E
5
W
5
ESE
5
E
5
W
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
N
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
SW
10
SW
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
ESE
0
SE
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
W
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
WNW
0
NNE
5
NE
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffglasscross-
on
offglassonoffglassonoffglassonoffcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassonoffglassonglassglassonoffglassglassglassglassglasscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:02AM
2.79
2:19PM
2.74
2:41AM
2.67
3:02PM
2.61
3:28AM
2.54
3:56PM
2.47
4:29AM
2.44
5:08PM
2.38
5:48AM
2.42
6:33PM
2.40
7:10AM
2.53
7:50PM
2.55
8:18AM
2.75
8:53PM
2.77
9:15AM
3.00
9:46PM
3.01
10:06AM
3.24
10:34PM
3.20
10:53AM
3.40
11:19PM
3.34
11:38AM
3.48
12:03AM
3.39
12:23PM
3.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:55PM
0.42
8:13AM
0.52
8:33PM
0.55
8:55AM
0.64
9:19PM
0.69
9:46AM
0.76
10:16PM
0.81
10:53AM
0.84
11:29PM
0.87
12:12PM
0.82
12:48AM
0.81
1:30PM
0.66
1:59AM
0.63
2:35PM
0.42
2:59AM
0.39
3:31PM
0.16
3:52AM
0.16
4:21PM
-0.07
4:40AM
-0.04
5:08PM
-0.21
5:27AM
-0.15
5:52PM
-0.25
6:12AM
-0.18
Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:54--7:54--7:56
Sunset7:28--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:17--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--
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Rain (mm)
----------------851---------------1122
Temp. °C151114151115151117161318171416161516151316151215151116161317181617171616
Feels °C (?)1291213101414916151216151215151416141114131113131015151117181716171615

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Little Wanganui Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Little Wanganui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Wanganui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Wanganui 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 (Little Wanganui) 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 Little Wanganui 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 West Coast South Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Little Wanganui, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast South Island, consider staying in Nelson which is 102 km (63 miles) away.

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