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Back Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Back Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Back Beach sea temperature is
21.1° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 18th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 22nd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 22nd Feb)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1211111111111118161615988881314141411
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10186625314363132262102513062842791514820650597454148719291699569397
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
0
NE
15
WNW
10
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
30
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		glassoncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:30PM
3.19
10:44AM
3.43
11:06PM
3.33
11:20AM
3.56
11:41PM
3.43
11:55AM
3.63
12:16AM
3.48
12:31PM
3.63
12:53AM
3.47
1:08PM
3.57
1:32AM
3.40
1:48PM
3.43
2:15AM
3.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:21PM
0.64
4:38AM
0.50
4:57PM
0.47
5:13AM
0.37
5:33PM
0.35
5:48AM
0.29
6:10PM
0.29
6:25AM
0.28
6:49PM
0.29
7:04AM
0.36
7:29PM
0.37
7:46AM
0.50
8:11PM
0.51
8:33AM
0.69
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58
Sunset8:23--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:17--8:16--8:15--
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--111----11----------
Temp. °C161720201819191718191719191718181419191820
Feels °C (?)151618181718161614161313131313121016151718
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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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