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Rocky Lefts surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Rocky Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Lefts sea temperature is 18.3°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.3 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Rocky Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Lefts sea temperature is 18.3°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.3 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Lefts this week:

The surf forecast for Rocky Lefts over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Lefts in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 30th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 30th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Lefts over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
SW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.1
WSW
2.1
W
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
SW
1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)121212121212141515141413131312121214121213131414131313161614141413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1837112593671063662589510749879477006594444023092431744781290167913061127870690572444486539921701545501472346281202
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
0
E
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NE
5
NW
5
ENE
10
N
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
5
SE
10
SSW
5
SE
5
N
10
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:21AM
2.88
1:34PM
2.79
1:59AM
2.76
2:15PM
2.64
2:44AM
2.61
3:06PM
2.49
3:45AM
2.49
4:17PM
2.37
5:06AM
2.44
5:47PM
2.36
6:32AM
2.54
7:11PM
2.51
7:43AM
2.77
8:16PM
2.75
8:40AM
3.03
9:09PM
3.01
9:29AM
3.27
9:56PM
3.23
10:14AM
3.44
10:40PM
3.39
10:58AM
3.52
11:23PM
3.46
11:41AM
3.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32AM
0.53
7:50PM
0.52
8:13AM
0.68
8:35PM
0.67
9:05AM
0.83
9:32PM
0.81
10:14AM
0.93
10:47PM
0.89
11:37AM
0.92
12:10AM
0.84
12:57PM
0.75
1:23AM
0.66
2:03PM
0.49
2:24AM
0.41
2:57PM
0.21
3:16AM
0.17
3:45PM
-0.04
4:04AM
-0.03
4:30PM
-0.20
4:49AM
-0.14
5:14PM
-0.27
5:34AM
-0.15
5:56PM
-0.21
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise-7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48-
Sunset--7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:10--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:02
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Rain (mm)
-----------------71-----------------
Temp. °C131616141616131516161717161817171817161717151718141616131515141515141515
Feels °C (?)810108111110151515171715161516161615161412141510121191413121414131212

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Rocky Lefts Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rocky Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocky Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocky Lefts 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 (Rocky Lefts) 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 Rocky Lefts 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 Rocky Lefts, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 30 km (19 miles) away.

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