Fitzroy Beach surf break

Fitzroy Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Fitzroy Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fitzroy Beach sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fitzroy Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fitzroy Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 22nd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 27th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 27th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
!
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
2.1
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.3
NW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)12131413141314131413131212129111012121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34143724354540730448744060336225714712588632213017451372248138272354
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
SE
5
ENE
15
WSW
5
SE
10
E
10
W
5
ESE
5
NE
5
NW
10
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
30
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offcrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:29AM
3.28
12:46PM
3.26
1:11AM
3.19
1:30PM
3.09
1:57AM
3.03
2:18PM
2.87
2:50AM
2.83
3:17PM
2.62
3:56AM
2.63
4:33PM
2.43
5:21AM
2.52
6:05PM
2.37
6:49AM
2.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM
-0.11
6:42AM
0.02
7:04PM
-0.00
7:27AM
0.16
7:49PM
0.18
8:17AM
0.35
8:41PM
0.40
9:16AM
0.57
9:43PM
0.62
10:28AM
0.75
10:59PM
0.77
11:51AM
0.81
12:22AM
0.78
Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33
Sunset7:35--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:27--7:24--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201718181620201918181818181716181920201918
Feels °C (?)181517161520191917181816171311131519191817
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Information about the Fitzroy Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fitzroy Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fitzroy Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fitzroy 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 (Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 3 km (2 miles) away.

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