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Bog Works surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bog Works surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bog Works sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bog Works this week:
The surf forecast for Bog Works over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bog Works in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 28th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bog Works over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | |
257 | 184 | 125 | 95 | 142 | 316 | 413 | 486 | 309 | 309 | 443 | 463 | 418 | 357 | 241 | 152 | 96 | 60 | 23 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:26PM2.56m | 6:42AM2.63m | 7:15PM2.64m | 7:29AM2.67m | 7:58PM2.73m | 8:11AM2.70m | 8:38PM2.81m | 8:51AM2.74m | 9:16PM2.86m | 9:29AM2.77m | 9:53PM2.90m | 10:07AM2.78m | 10:30PM2.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:09PM0.58m | 00:32AM0.69m | 12:59PM0.54m | 1:22AM0.65m | 1:43PM0.49m | 2:07AM0.60m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:49AM0.55m | 3:03PM0.43m | 3:28AM0.52m | 3:41PM0.41m | 4:06AM0.50m | 4:18PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | N 7 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 257 | 184 | 125 | 88 | 142 | 316 | 413 | 486 | 309 | 309 | 443 | 463 | 418 | 357 | 241 | 152 | 210 | 60 | 23 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | W 19 | WSW 6 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | W 15 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 21 | 95 | 57 | — | — | — | 41 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | W 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 5 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 6 | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 8 |
| kJ | 96 | 111 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 86 | — | 582 | 1165 | 1812 | 937 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 45 | 252 | 104 | 179 |
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Information about the Bog Works Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bog Works provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bog Works can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bog Works 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 (Bog Works) 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 Bog Works 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 Bog Works, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 2 km (1 miles) away.
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