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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graveyards this week:
The surf forecast for Graveyards over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 Graveyards in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 1st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graveyards over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 666 | 251 | 771 | 1313 | 319 | 862 | 668 | 563 | 578 | 568 | 686 | 421 | 1291 | 1408 | 1240 | 1061 | 862 | 787 | 922 | 1068 | 685 | 1125 | 1165 | 929 | 697 | 1429 | 2746 | 3243 | 2948 | 2110 | 1902 | 1556 | 4206 | 3298 | 2310 | 1657 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:47PM 3.31 | 12:09PM 3.08 | 12:37AM 3.13 | 1:01PM 2.85 | 1:31AM 2.91 | 1:59PM 2.62 | 2:34AM 2.71 | 3:08PM 2.44 | 3:45AM 2.57 | 4:24PM 2.35 | 4:58AM 2.52 | 5:37PM 2.38 | 6:02AM 2.55 | 6:36PM 2.47 | 6:54AM 2.62 | 7:23PM 2.59 | 7:37AM 2.70 | 8:03PM 2.71 | 8:15AM 2.78 | 8:39PM 2.82 | 8:51AM 2.84 | 9:14PM 2.91 | 9:26AM 2.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:06AM 0.15 | 6:25PM 0.19 | 6:59AM 0.35 | 7:19PM 0.42 | 7:57AM 0.57 | 8:18PM 0.64 | 9:03AM 0.74 | 9:26PM 0.80 | 10:15AM 0.82 | 10:38PM 0.87 | 11:23AM 0.81 | 11:44PM 0.85 | 12:22PM 0.74 | 12:41AM 0.78 | 1:10PM 0.63 | 1:28AM 0.69 | 1:51PM 0.53 | 2:09AM 0.60 | 2:28PM 0.44 | 2:46AM 0.52 | 3:02PM 0.38 | 3:22AM 0.47 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 |
| Sunset | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | 30 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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