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South Beach (Wanganui) Surf Forecast
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South Beach (Wanganui) surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Beach (Wanganui) this week:
The surf forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Beach (Wanganui) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Beach (Wanganui) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 350 | 251 | 123 | 32 | 62 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 43 | 48 | 62 | 794 | 179 | 90 | 61 | 60 | 77 | 133 | 149 | 89 | 55 | 30 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 53 | 81 | 25 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:11PM 2.60 | 12:31AM 2.65 | 12:50PM 2.52 | 1:13AM 2.57 | 1:37PM 2.43 | 2:05AM 2.48 | 2:40PM 2.34 | 3:11AM 2.40 | 3:56PM 2.30 | 4:27AM 2.39 | 5:07PM 2.32 | 5:38AM 2.45 | 6:15PM 2.39 | 6:41AM 2.55 | 7:19PM 2.51 | 7:39AM 2.67 | 8:17PM 2.64 | 8:33AM 2.76 | 9:08PM 2.76 | 9:23AM 2.82 | 9:54PM 2.85 | 10:11AM 2.84 | 10:38PM 2.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:28PM 0.85 | 6:49AM 0.97 | 7:09PM 0.95 | 7:36AM 1.07 | 7:56PM 1.05 | 8:33AM 1.15 | 8:55PM 1.13 | 9:39AM 1.18 | 10:06PM 1.16 | 10:51AM 1.14 | 11:19PM 1.11 | 12:01PM 1.03 | 12:29AM 1.00 | 1:06PM 0.87 | 1:31AM 0.85 | 2:03PM 0.71 | 2:27AM 0.70 | 2:54PM 0.59 | 3:17AM 0.60 | 3:41PM 0.51 | 4:04AM 0.55 | 4:26PM 0.51 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the South Beach (Wanganui) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for South Beach (Wanganui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Beach (Wanganui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Beach (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 (South Beach (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 South Beach (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 Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near South Beach (Wanganui), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 5 km (3 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 67 km (42 miles) away and Levin, 77 km (48 miles) away.
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