Fitzroy Beach surf break

Fitzroy Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 05 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
19.5° 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 Monday (Jan 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 5th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 5th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 12th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.6
SW
0.6
WSW
0.6
SW
1.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)1511141313121212126111061213121211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25620017317217212911293112101543462121251295624505408480468669
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
W
15
W
15
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
W
15
W
20
W
20
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
25
NW
35
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:56AM
3.34
12:18AM
3.09
12:42PM
3.30
1:03AM
3.02
1:26PM
3.19
1:48AM
2.90
2:09PM
3.04
2:33AM
2.75
2:53PM
2.85
3:20AM
2.60
3:39PM
2.65
4:12AM
2.47
4:31PM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:15PM
0.05
6:29AM
0.04
7:01PM
0.10
7:15AM
0.13
7:47PM
0.20
8:00AM
0.28
8:32PM
0.34
8:46AM
0.46
9:18PM
0.50
9:34AM
0.66
10:06PM
0.65
10:27AM
0.83
10:59PM
0.78
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C191916181816191917202017202018202018202019
Feels °C (?)171614161614161514161514171818191819191815
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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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