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Graveyards surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Graveyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Graveyards sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Graveyards surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 8,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graveyards this week:
The surf forecast for Graveyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Graveyards in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graveyards over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | |
87 | 212 | 326 | 323 | 313 | 320 | 198 | 397 | 962 | 1396 | 1575 | 315 | 473 | 410 | 245 | 473 | 3201 | 4232 | 3464 | 8370 | 5927 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 10:49AM2.79m | 11:12PM2.91m | 11:27AM2.74m | 11:51PM2.86m | 12:06PM2.68m | 00:30AM2.80m | 12:47PM2.60m | 1:12AM2.73m | 1:32PM2.53m | 1:57AM2.68m | 2:22PM2.48m | 2:46AM2.64m | 3:17PM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.45m | 5:26AM0.55m | 5:38PM0.50m | 6:05AM0.60m | 6:17PM0.56m | 6:47AM0.65m | 6:59PM0.62m | 7:31AM0.69m | 7:44PM0.69m | 8:20AM0.71m | 8:34PM0.74m | 9:12AM0.70m | 9:30PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
 kJ | 58 | 324 | 326 | 323 | 313 | 320 | 198 | 45 | 19 | 45 | 84 | 315 | 473 | 360 | 422 | 332 | — | 4232 | 3464 | 8370 | 5927 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | W 9 | N 7 | WSW 13 | NW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 | — | SW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 11 | — | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | — | — |
| kJ | 87 | 212 | 36 | 139 | 8 | 68 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 11 | — | 78 | 159 | 410 | 245 | 60 | — | 366 | 1867 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 11 | N 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 85 | 48 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | 37 | 106 | 227 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | S 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1064 | — | — | — | 187 | — | 42 | 397 | 962 | 1396 | 1575 | 928 | 309 | — | — | 473 | 3201 | — | 88 | 150 | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 106 | 126 | 7 | 253 | 0 | 113 | 214 | 169 | 113 | 113 | 88 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 131 | 43 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Graveyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Graveyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Graveyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Graveyards 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 (Graveyards) 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 Graveyards 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 Graveyards, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 30 km (19 miles) away.
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