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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 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Reef in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 20th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 50 | 70 | 65 | 63 | 42 | 81 | 114 | 118 | 81 | 181 | 173 | 122 | 328 | 278 | 78 | 81 | 188 | 229 | 164 | 109 | 66 | 161 | 120 | 378 | 451 | 238 | 71 | 75 | 29 | 42 | 124 | 154 | 220 | 48 | 23 | 136 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | on | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:26PM 2.07 | 8:38AM 2.19 | 9:00PM 2.21 | 9:11AM 2.31 | 9:31PM 2.33 | 9:42AM 2.40 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:21PM 0.53 | 2:33AM 0.53 | 2:53PM 0.38 | 3:06AM 0.39 | 3:23PM 0.26 | 3:37AM 0.29 | 3:53PM 0.18 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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