Greenmeadows surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 02 Aug 2025 NZST
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Greenmeadows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Greenmeadows sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Greenmeadows this week:

The surf forecast for Greenmeadows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Greenmeadows in the next 12 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Saturday
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
2.5
NW
2.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1817161516171615141413161514131414161487
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)614122688811061750177512458887345124836517305174433674482882232081851
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
30
ESE
20
E
25
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
E
5
SSE
5
ENE
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
35
N
15
W
30
W
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
2.31
4:05AM
2.28
4:49PM
2.23
5:16AM
2.21
6:05PM
2.24
6:32AM
2.25
7:15PM
2.35
7:37AM
2.38
8:10PM
2.53
8:29AM
2.55
8:56PM
2.73
9:13AM
2.72
9:36PM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:29AM
0.87
9:56PM
1.03
10:30AM
0.98
11:07PM
1.10
11:44AM
1.01
12:24AM
1.07
12:54PM
0.93
1:29AM
0.95
1:52PM
0.78
2:22AM
0.76
2:40PM
0.59
3:07AM
0.56
3:22PM
0.40
Saturday
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Sunrise7:26--7:26--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:20--
Sunset-5:32--5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1313129978108101010121211151514141312
Feels °C (?)9992312548881111811109874
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  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-shore wind has turned cross-on at Fitzroy Beach (light winds from the N at NewPlymouthAero Aws 9 km from Fitzroy Beach). 1.6m 17s long period groundswell from the WSW with a 1.3m 9s swell, also from the WSW and a 0.4m 9s swell, also from the NW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Information about the Greenmeadows Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Greenmeadows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Greenmeadows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Greenmeadows 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 (Greenmeadows) 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 Greenmeadows 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 Greenmeadows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 58 km (36 miles) away.

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