Kina Road surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 05 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Kina Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kina Road sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kina Road this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kina Road in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 12th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)1514141313127776681077121214101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2752062681721701552272052591311605601853722909268471533561676932
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
W
20
WNW
25
W
25
W
15
WSW
25
SW
20
W
20
W
25
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
NW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:56AM
3.52
12:20AM
3.27
12:42PM
3.45
1:05AM
3.18
1:25PM
3.32
1:49AM
3.05
2:08PM
3.15
2:33AM
2.90
2:51PM
2.96
3:17AM
2.75
3:36PM
2.78
4:05AM
2.62
4:28PM
2.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:12PM
0.29
6:29AM
0.28
6:59PM
0.35
7:14AM
0.38
7:46PM
0.45
7:58AM
0.52
8:30PM
0.56
8:43AM
0.68
9:13PM
0.69
9:30AM
0.85
9:58PM
0.81
10:21AM
0.99
10:48PM
0.92
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-8:54--8:54--8:54--8:53--8:53--8:53--8:53-
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------4
Temp. °C171716171716171717181817181918191918191919
Feels °C (?)161515151514141315151516161618171616151513
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Information about the Kina Road Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kina Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kina Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kina Road 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 (Kina Road) 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 Kina Road 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 Kina Road, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 48 km (30 miles) away.

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