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Middleton Bay surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 NZST
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Middleton Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Middleton Bay sea temperature is 17.8°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.9 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 15.9 °C)
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Middleton Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Middleton Bay sea temperature is 17.8°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.9 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 15.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middleton Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Middleton Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 28th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Bay over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.4
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)131716161212131414141413131212121414131313881413151581413131313677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)30938184364916522837389342273500210911448375783783653144504374123735287957227852588807720483424347756659649170247262
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
30
WSW
35
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
5
SW
10
N
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
10
NW
5
ENE
5
NNE
15
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
20
S
35
SE
20
ESE
20
SSE
10
SE
5
WSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
40
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
NE
10
WNW
10
ENE
10
E
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
offcross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:11PM
3.17
10:24AM
3.12
10:42PM
3.19
10:57AM
3.09
11:15PM
3.17
11:31AM
3.02
11:51PM
3.09
12:10PM
2.91
12:33AM
2.98
12:57PM
2.77
1:25AM
2.84
2:00PM
2.65
2:31AM
2.74
3:16PM
2.59
3:47AM
2.73
4:27PM
2.62
4:58AM
2.81
5:35PM
2.73
6:01AM
2.96
6:39PM
2.89
6:59AM
3.12
7:37PM
3.08
7:53AM
3.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:20AM
0.41
4:37PM
0.33
4:53AM
0.47
5:11PM
0.41
5:29AM
0.57
5:48PM
0.53
6:09AM
0.70
6:29PM
0.67
6:56AM
0.84
7:16PM
0.81
7:53AM
0.95
8:15PM
0.93
8:59AM
0.99
9:26PM
0.97
10:11AM
0.93
10:39PM
0.90
11:21AM
0.78
11:49PM
0.73
12:26PM
0.55
12:51AM
0.52
1:23PM
0.33
1:47AM
0.31
2:14PM
0.14
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13-
Sunset--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28
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Rain (mm)
---52----------------------1--------
Temp. °C151616161614141514141415141515151616151615141414131414141414141415141515
Feels °C (?)10101011107699101213121313141313131312910109998610111213131414

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

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Information about the Middleton Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Middleton Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Middleton Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Middleton Bay 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 (Middleton Bay) 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 Middleton Bay 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 Taranaki? If you are looking for accommodation near Middleton Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 49 km (30 miles) away.

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