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Ahu Ahu Road surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ahu Ahu Road sea temperature is
19.6° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Jan 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 16th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 16th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
WSW
1.2
SW
1.2
WSW
1.8
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.7
SSE
2
S
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.8
S
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)14131312787787777713131312161418
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)443479494410336534270447355198317310168311253249238209295678373
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
15
SE
10
SE
15
S
25
SE
20
SE
15
S
20
SE
20
SE
5
SSW
15
E
10
ESE
15
SSW
15
ENE
5
NE
10
WSW
20
ENE
30
ENE
35
E
45
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:30PM
2.57
9:57AM
2.75
10:12PM
2.70
10:37AM
2.89
10:51PM
2.81
11:14AM
3.01
11:28PM
2.90
11:49AM
3.10
12:04AM
2.95
12:24PM
3.15
12:40AM
2.97
12:59PM
3.15
1:18AM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:24PM
0.79
3:40AM
0.63
4:07PM
0.65
4:21AM
0.49
4:47PM
0.51
4:59AM
0.37
5:25PM
0.39
5:36AM
0.28
6:01PM
0.30
6:12AM
0.23
6:38PM
0.24
6:49AM
0.22
7:15PM
0.22
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-8:51--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49--8:47-
thunderstorm
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part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
1------------------1029
Temp. °C202018212217192016202119192118181918191720
Feels °C (?)191919191911171711182015181816171717141115
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Taranaki? If you are looking for accommodation near Ahu Ahu Road, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 18 km (11 miles) away.

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