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Back Beach Surf Forecast
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Back Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 17 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Back Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 438 | 1474 | 1510 | 1192 | 1105 | 1629 | 1806 | 1043 | 2999 | 2300 | 1384 | 996 | 940 | 878 | 859 | 779 | 778 | 892 | 904 | 834 | 624 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:57PM 2.89 | 4:34AM 2.84 | 5:32PM 2.86 | 6:02AM 2.83 | 6:51PM 2.99 | 7:15AM 2.93 | 7:50PM 3.17 | 8:13AM 3.08 | 8:39PM 3.34 | 9:02AM 3.22 | 9:23PM 3.46 | 9:43AM 3.33 | 10:02PM 3.53 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:32AM 0.97 | 10:19PM 1.11 | 10:53AM 1.11 | 11:47PM 1.15 | 12:24PM 1.08 | 1:06AM 1.02 | 1:34PM 0.92 | 2:04AM 0.84 | 2:27PM 0.73 | 2:52AM 0.65 | 3:13PM 0.55 | 3:35AM 0.51 | 3:53PM 0.43 | ||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 9 | 4 | - | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Taranaki
The wind is still cross-off at Back Beach (moderate winds from the SSE at NewPlymouthAero Aws 16 km from Back Beach). 1.0m 12s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.5m 18s long period groundswell, also from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Back Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Back Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Back Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Back Beach 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 (Back Beach) 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 Back Beach 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 Back Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 10 km (6 miles) away.
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