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Otaki Beach Surf Forecast
/ Wanganui-Manawatu (16 surf breaks) /
Otaki Beach surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 07 Mar 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otaki Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otaki Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 11th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 11th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 11th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 30 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 35 | 34 | 39 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 518 | 136 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 57 | 193 | 79 | 30 | 105 | 161 | 164 | 131 | 37 | 22 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:24PM 1.61 | 5:02AM 1.58 | 5:49PM 1.45 | 6:39AM 1.50 | 7:37PM 1.44 | 8:18AM 1.57 | 9:01PM 1.56 | 9:25AM 1.73 | 9:53PM 1.72 | 10:10AM 1.89 | 10:32PM 1.87 | 10:46AM 2.02 | 11:06PM 1.98 | 11:18AM 2.11 | 11:36PM 2.06 | 11:48AM 2.16 | 12:05AM 2.11 | 12:17PM 2.16 | 12:33AM 2.11 | 12:44PM 2.13 | 1:00AM 2.08 | 1:11PM 2.06 | 1:27AM 2.01 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:12PM 0.69 | 11:21AM 0.78 | 12:26AM 0.83 | 1:59PM 0.77 | 2:31AM 0.75 | 3:14PM 0.62 | 3:31AM 0.59 | 4:00PM 0.46 | 4:11AM 0.43 | 4:35PM 0.31 | 4:43AM 0.30 | 5:03PM 0.19 | 5:11AM 0.19 | 5:30PM 0.11 | 5:38AM 0.12 | 5:55PM 0.06 | 6:04AM 0.09 | 6:20PM 0.05 | 6:31AM 0.09 | 6:46PM 0.08 | 6:58AM 0.14 | 7:12PM 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Otaki Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otaki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Otaki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otaki Beach 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 (Otaki Beach) 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 Otaki Beach 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.
Otaki Beach is 12 km (7 miles) from Levin. If you plan a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Levin. Levin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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