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Piha-The Ditch Surf Forecast
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Piha-The Ditch surf Forecast / Auckland / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Piha-The Ditch this week:
The surf forecast for Piha-The Ditch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Piha-The Ditch in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 11th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piha-The Ditch over the next 12 days.
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1554 | 2527 | 1776 | 4043 | 2578 | 2413 | 1604 | 1154 | 905 | 734 | 463 | 361 | 355 | 444 | 444 | 172 | 261 | 326 | 290 | 1002 | 1235 | 2368 | 2212 | 2250 | 1748 | 6334 | 6108 | 4895 | 2346 | 2313 | 2436 | 918 | 1750 | 2596 | 2253 | 2278 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:12PM 2.92 | 11:31AM 2.69 | 11:57PM 2.78 | 12:17PM 2.51 | 12:44AM 2.61 | 1:07PM 2.34 | 1:36AM 2.45 | 2:02PM 2.19 | 2:34AM 2.31 | 3:06PM 2.08 | 3:38AM 2.23 | 4:15PM 2.05 | 4:43AM 2.21 | 5:20PM 2.10 | 5:40AM 2.25 | 6:15PM 2.19 | 6:30AM 2.32 | 7:02PM 2.31 | 7:14AM 2.40 | 7:43PM 2.44 | 7:54AM 2.48 | 8:21PM 2.55 | 8:33AM 2.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:30AM 0.20 | 5:46PM 0.22 | 6:18AM 0.35 | 6:33PM 0.40 | 7:09AM 0.52 | 7:23PM 0.57 | 8:04AM 0.67 | 8:19PM 0.72 | 9:04AM 0.77 | 9:21PM 0.81 | 10:07AM 0.81 | 10:25PM 0.85 | 11:08AM 0.77 | 11:25PM 0.82 | 12:01PM 0.69 | 12:18AM 0.75 | 12:47PM 0.59 | 1:05AM 0.66 | 1:28PM 0.49 | 1:47AM 0.57 | 2:06PM 0.39 | 2:27AM 0.48 | 2:44PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Piha-The Ditch Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Piha-The Ditch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Piha-The Ditch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Piha-The Ditch 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 (Piha-The Ditch) 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 Piha-The Ditch 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.
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