Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast
/ Taranaki (30 surf breaks) / New Zealand (440 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (39.05° S 174.10° E)
Fitzroy Beach Surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
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Still cross-shore at Fitzroy Beach (moderate winds from the SW at New Plymouth 8 km from Fitzroy Beach).
1 h 21 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fitzroy Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fitzroy Beach in the next 12 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 18th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 18th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 19th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
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| Chill °C (?) |
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Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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W | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | W | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW |
| 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 |
| 2257 | 5381 | 7782 | 9442 | 8271 | 1518 | 2453 | 1673 | 1019 | 843 | 853 | 606 | 1907 | 2358 | 2150 | 1415 | 1083 | 1099 | 1014 | 928 | 802 | 615 | 528 | 408 | 440 | 284 | 260 | 240 | 151 | 198 | 193 | 118 | 77 | 68 | 68 | 61 |
WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW | SSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | W | S | SE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | ESE | ESE | NE | ESE | ESE | ENE | ENE | ENE | NE | ENE | NE | NE | NE |
| cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
1:58PM 2.44 | 2:30AM 2.55 | 3:00PM 2.39 | 3:33AM 2.55 | 4:09PM 2.41 | 4:38AM 2.62 | 5:16PM 2.53 | 5:41AM 2.75 | 6:18PM 2.71 | 6:39AM 2.92 | 7:13PM 2.92 | 7:33AM 3.10 | 8:05PM 3.13 | 8:24AM 3.23 | 8:54PM 3.29 | 9:13AM 3.32 | 9:42PM 3.39 | 10:02AM 3.32 | 10:30PM 3.41 | 10:52AM 3.26 | 11:19PM 3.36 | 11:42AM 3.13 | 12:10AM 3.24 | |||||||||||||
8:09PM 0.77 | 8:50AM 0.82 | 9:10PM 0.82 | 9:56AM 0.79 | 10:18PM 0.79 | 11:02AM 0.67 | 11:24PM 0.69 | 12:03PM 0.49 | 12:25AM 0.53 | 12:59PM 0.29 | 1:21AM 0.34 | 1:50PM 0.10 | 2:13AM 0.17 | 2:39PM -0.05 | 3:04AM 0.03 | 3:27PM -0.13 | 3:53AM -0.03 | 4:15PM -0.13 | 4:43AM -0.03 | 5:03PM -0.06 | 5:34AM 0.06 | 5:52PM 0.08 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for New Plymouth which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Fitzroy Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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| rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | heavy rain |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 |
| 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - |
| - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, light winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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