Fitzroy Beach surf break

Fitzroy Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 25 Dec 2025 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
18.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fitzroy Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 28th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 28th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
2
3
2
2
3
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
3
W
2.5
W
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.9
NNW
0.6
SSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
1.8
NNW
Period(s) (?)1018161414141413131212121111101061017168
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26155368827872725326923571713110471858949728013311259687793186375
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
30
N
10
W
10
W
10
W
10
NW
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
W
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
5
SSW
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglassoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:58PM
2.88
2:20AM
2.65
2:42PM
2.82
3:09AM
2.60
3:30PM
2.76
4:05AM
2.56
4:27PM
2.70
5:08AM
2.56
5:32PM
2.67
6:17AM
2.62
6:41PM
2.70
7:25AM
2.73
7:49PM
2.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20PM
0.48
8:32AM
0.52
9:07PM
0.50
9:22AM
0.60
10:00PM
0.53
10:19AM
0.66
10:58PM
0.54
11:24AM
0.69
12:02AM
0.52
12:32PM
0.65
1:06AM
0.45
1:39PM
0.56
2:09AM
0.35
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:50--8:50--8:51--8:51--8:51--8:52--8:52-
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--177---1----531241-2
Temp. °C181818181616181815181917221716211915181816
Feels °C (?)161515141614151513161714211410212011141513
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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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