Fitzroy Beach surf break

Fitzroy Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
19.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 (Jan 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fitzroy Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fitzroy Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
0
1
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
W
1.7
WSW
1.5
W
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
S
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)11121111101091010151414131313121011111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)132680254650543229516412210014636234731329936130415985606369
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
10
S
5
NNW
20
W
10
W
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
NW
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
onoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30PM
2.35
6:15AM
2.33
6:37PM
2.30
7:22AM
2.36
7:42PM
2.33
8:21AM
2.46
8:39PM
2.42
9:11AM
2.59
9:28PM
2.55
9:55AM
2.74
10:10PM
2.67
10:35AM
2.87
10:49PM
2.78
11:11AM
2.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:57PM
0.87
12:30PM
1.02
12:59AM
0.89
1:35PM
0.99
1:58AM
0.84
2:32PM
0.90
2:51AM
0.74
3:22PM
0.77
3:37AM
0.61
4:05PM
0.63
4:18AM
0.47
4:45PM
0.50
4:57AM
0.35
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:16--6:16--6:18
Sunset8:51--8:51--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:49--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1131020782111------
Temp. °C191418181514171718191820211921221620211519
Feels °C (?)13101715131318161720192022202121111516815
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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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