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Bell Block Reef surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bell Block Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bell Block Reef sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bell Block Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Bell Block Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bell Block Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bell Block Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
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 kJ (?) | 114 | 109 | 102 | 75 | 104 | 146 | 176 | 160 | 225 | 227 | 346 | 472 | 326 | 321 | 372 | 429 | 742 | 711 | 504 | 309 | 244 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:11PM 2.82 | 1:43AM 2.88 | 2:14PM 2.60 | 2:51AM 2.71 | 3:29PM 2.45 | 4:09AM 2.61 | 4:52PM 2.42 | 5:26AM 2.62 | 6:05PM 2.49 | 6:30AM 2.69 | 7:03PM 2.62 | 7:21AM 2.78 | 7:50PM 2.75 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:31PM 0.40 | 8:11AM 0.53 | 8:35PM 0.59 | 9:22AM 0.67 | 9:48PM 0.71 | 10:38AM 0.71 | 11:03PM 0.73 | 11:48AM 0.65 | 12:10AM 0.67 | 12:47PM 0.54 | 1:07AM 0.57 | 1:36PM 0.42 | 1:55AM 0.48 | ||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
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Information about the Bell Block Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bell Block Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bell Block Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bell Block Reef 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 (Bell Block Reef) 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 Bell Block Reef 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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