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Bell Block Reef surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 08 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bell Block Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Bell Block Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bell Block Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 09) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bell Block Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 1041 | 1178 | 1422 | 2068 | 2134 | 1775 | 3468 | 3093 | 2133 | 1321 | 1017 | 1189 | 1435 | 1301 | 996 | 838 | 440 | 412 | 187 | 247 | 365 | 359 | 444 | 397 | 235 | 207 | 512 | 3253 | 3123 | 2305 | 2628 | 943 | 2407 | 5938 | 3497 | 2271 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | glass | off | off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:19PM 2.56 | 7:33AM 2.67 | 7:59PM 2.69 | 8:11AM 2.75 | 8:35PM 2.80 | 8:47AM 2.81 | 9:10PM 2.88 | 9:22AM 2.85 | 9:44PM 2.94 | 9:57AM 2.86 | 10:19PM 2.95 | 10:32AM 2.83 | 10:54PM 2.92 | 11:08AM 2.78 | 11:31PM 2.87 | 11:46AM 2.70 | 12:10AM 2.79 | 12:27PM 2.61 | 12:53AM 2.71 | 1:13PM 2.52 | 1:42AM 2.64 | 2:08PM 2.44 | 2:39AM 2.60 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:05PM 0.62 | 1:24AM 0.68 | 1:47PM 0.52 | 2:05AM 0.59 | 2:24PM 0.43 | 2:43AM 0.51 | 2:59PM 0.37 | 3:19AM 0.46 | 3:33PM 0.34 | 3:54AM 0.43 | 4:07PM 0.34 | 4:30AM 0.44 | 4:42PM 0.38 | 5:06AM 0.49 | 5:19PM 0.43 | 5:45AM 0.55 | 5:58PM 0.51 | 6:27AM 0.63 | 6:41PM 0.59 | 7:14AM 0.70 | 7:30PM 0.67 | 8:08AM 0.74 | 8:26PM 0.73 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | 37 | 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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