
Surf Forecasts:
Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ahu Ahu Road this week:
The surf forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ahu Ahu Road in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Ahu Ahu Road.
Right now, the surf is on the build. Tuesday morning is the quiet before the storm with a clean 5 ft of WNW swell at 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy. It’s that first taste of energy, with the combined energy sitting at 465 – still on the weak side, but the water is a touch warm at 59°, pretty normal for this time of year. It’s a decent start, but the real meat is still a few days out.
The whole picture changes from Wednesday, 15 July. We’ve got a serious pulse of WSW groundswell pushing in – 10 ft with a 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 4943 (strong to very strong). That’s a proper long-period swell, which means it’ll wrap in with power and shape, especially good for a reef setup like this. But Wednesday morning the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumped. By the afternoon it’s cleaner with a light onshore. The swell stays solid at 12 ft. This is big, powerful surf – definitely for experienced surfers only. The swell direction is WSW, which is right on the optimum for this spot – that’s a big tick.
Thursday and Friday (16-17 July) keep the energy pumping. We’re still seeing 8 ft to 10 ft of WSW swell with periods of 14 to 15 seconds, and combined energy between 3135 and 5175. The wind is a bit of a problem though – moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore, with a decent chop. It’s still heavy, powerful stuff, but the surface won’t be perfect. The standout for the whole forecast is actually the period from Sunday, 19 July through to Tuesday, 21 July. The swell drops a notch to 6 ft-7 ft, but the period stays long (13-17 seconds), and here’s the kicker – the wind turns offshore from the SE, especially on Sunday afternoon and into Monday. Clean, lined-up, groundswell running along a reef. That’s the best of the lot. The combined energy on Sunday afternoon is 2560 – still moderate to strong, so plenty of push. For experienced surfers, this is the call.
The second week is a bit more mellow but still has its moments. From 22 July to 25 July, the swell backs off to 3 ft-4 ft, but the wind stays light and mostly cross-offshore or offshore. The water stays clean. The combined energy drops into the 200-700 range – weak to moderate. For a longboard or a funboard, the mornings with light offshore wind will be a joy, especially on Saturday, 25 July when a 16-second period shows up on a small 3 ft swell – that’s a sneaky good longboard session.
From 26 July onward, the swell picks up a little again, with 5 ft-5 ft of WSW swell and moderate energy (around 1000-1300). The wind is light offshore or cross-offshore, so it’s clean. Good for a solid session. But by 28 July, the wind turns nasty from the SW, howling at 19 mph, and the surf gets messy. The last few days of the month are pretty poor – cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and the whole thing just falls apart. Take a break after the 27th.
Overall, the best window is the weekend of 19-21 July, with the pick being Sunday afternoon and Monday morning – clean, offshore winds, and a solid 7 ft of long-period WSW groundswell. That’s the one to call in sick for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WSW 12 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
323 | 237 | 912 | 4831 | 5441 | 4085 | 3921 | 3135 | 3030 | 4228 | 3496 | 3228 | 3448 | 1396 | 2488 | 2767 | 2510 | 1883 | 1370 | 1143 | 802 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:18AM3.07m | 9:46PM3.30m | 10:09AM3.15m | 10:36PM3.39m | 10:58AM3.17m | 11:22PM3.40m | 11:45AM3.14m | 00:08AM3.33m | 12:31PM3.05m | 00:52AM3.19m | 1:16PM2.92m | 1:37AM3.00m | 2:03PM2.76m | 2:22AM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:30PM0.09m | 4:03AM0.09m | 4:21PM0.01m | 4:53AM0.02m | 5:09PM-0.01m | 5:41AM0.02m | 5:56PM0.04m | 6:28AM0.08m | 6:42PM0.16m | 7:13AM0.21m | 7:29PM0.34m | 7:59AM0.37m | 8:17PM0.54m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WSW 12 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
323 | 217 | 912 | 4831 | 5441 | 4085 | 3921 | 3135 | 1010 | 947 | 3496 | — | 1332 | 1396 | 2488 | 2767 | 2510 | 1883 | 1370 | 1143 | 802 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | W 10 | WSW 18 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | WSW 21 | WSW 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | W 22 | WSW 20 |
73 | 128 | 464 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 256 | 326 | 92 | — | — | — | 9 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | S 9 |
142 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | — |
— | 237 | 81 | 65 | — | — | — | — | 3030 | 4228 | — | 3228 | 3448 | 824 | 67 | 121 | 50 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 243 | 88 | 111 | 108 | 88 | 88 | 258 | 213 | 88 | 111 | 24 | 252 | 256 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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 16 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.










