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Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast
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Ahu Ahu Road surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ahu Ahu Road this week:
The surf forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ahu Ahu Road in the next 12 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2515 | 3456 | 2490 | 3094 | 2329 | 1832 | 1828 | 1875 | 2355 | 1730 | 1441 | 2424 | 2186 | 1600 | 1068 | 624 | 491 | 278 | 197 | 158 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:21PM 2.65 | 4:47AM 2.67 | 5:33PM 2.66 | 6:01AM 2.65 | 6:44PM 2.74 | 7:11AM 2.71 | 7:49PM 2.87 | 8:14AM 2.81 | 8:45PM 3.02 | 9:08AM 2.91 | 9:35PM 3.14 | 9:56AM 2.99 | 10:20PM 3.22 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:08AM 0.52 | 10:39PM 0.68 | 11:15AM 0.56 | 11:51PM 0.69 | 12:23PM 0.55 | 1:01AM 0.62 | 1:28PM 0.47 | 2:04AM 0.50 | 2:26PM 0.36 | 3:00AM 0.37 | 3:19PM 0.25 | 3:50AM 0.26 | 4:06PM 0.17 | ||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
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Information about the Ahu Ahu Road Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ahu Ahu Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ahu Ahu Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ahu Ahu Road 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 (Ahu Ahu Road) 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 Ahu Ahu Road 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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