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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 27 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 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 15.5 °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 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.8 °C min: 15.5 °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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (nr Wainui) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 27th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 27th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 27th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WSW
2
W
0.9
WSW
1
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
1.2
W
1
W
1.5
W
3
SSW
1.6
S
1.1
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
0.8
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)1414141410131291214146688912981916141312111111141615141816141517
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)170416632853889015810440103548010174249108340433013017346039635721210263614140242119301329385148
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
N
10
NNE
5
W
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
SSW
5
N
5
N
15
WNW
25
W
30
W
35
W
20
S
10
N
20
W
15
WNW
5
NNE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SE
5
NE
10
N
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
N
5
NNE
10
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoffoffcross-
on
offoffonoffoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:06AM
2.61
9:32PM
2.62
9:51AM
2.66
10:14PM
2.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:04AM
0.13
3:27PM
-0.00
3:46AM
0.05
4:06PM
-0.02
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--
Sunset-5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21-
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Rain (mm)
--------------8-----------1---------
Temp. °C151512161613161713161615151410141312151411141512131413161514151512161613
Feels °C (?)910915141115151214131110751189141061011910111011101015129121210

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 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon 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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