Fitzroy Beach surf break

Fitzroy Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 27th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
0
0
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
20
0.7
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
513
724
1537
1008
690
497
353
285
399
340
318
336
1054
955
838
634
545
561
656
630
508
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
5
SE
5
ENE
10
NW
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
SW
20
SE
0
SE
5
E
5
ENE
10
W
5
SE
5
E
5
WNW
5
SSE
5
E
5
NNW
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
6:30AM2.69m
7:03PM2.62m
7:21AM2.78m
7:50PM2.75m
8:05AM2.86m
8:30PM2.87m
8:43AM2.91m
9:06PM2.95m
9:19AM2.94m
9:41PM3.01m
9:53AM2.94m
10:15PM3.02m
10:28AM2.91m
Low Tide
00:10AM0.67m
12:47PM0.54m
1:07AM0.57m
1:36PM0.42m
1:55AM0.48m
2:18PM0.33m
2:37AM0.40m
2:56PM0.26m
3:15AM0.35m
3:31PM0.24m
3:51AM0.34m
4:06PM0.26m
4:27AM0.36m
4:40PM0.31m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
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5:38
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
Temp °C
14
15
17
14
15
16
15
16
17
15
17
18
15
13
14
13
13
14
13
13
14
10
15
16
13
14
15
15
14
15
13
14
17
12
12
13
12
13
14
13
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
18
0.9
SW
6
0.9
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
Energy kJ
513
232
1537
1008
690
497
353
285
234
340
59
233
1054
955
838
634
545
561
656
630
508
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
16
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
W
18
0.3
WSW
23
0.5
W
21
0.7
WSW
20
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
17
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
172
724
3
3
25
106
229
399
103
318
336
3
2
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.5
SW
11
0.1
W
26
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
4
55
13
51
42
42
70
147
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
6
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
52
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
15
0
0
199
63
98
235
13
0
0
0
0
142
0
0
108
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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