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Middleton Bay surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Middleton Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Middleton Bay sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middleton Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Middleton Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | |
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 kJ (?) | 471 | 607 | 509 | 501 | 394 | 621 | 721 | 617 | 451 | 277 | 147 | 144 | 135 | 372 | 253 | 116 | 113 | 1923 | 3794 | 2552 | 1625 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:24AM 3.39 | 12:40PM 3.38 | 1:06AM 3.30 | 1:24PM 3.21 | 1:52AM 3.14 | 2:16PM 2.99 | 2:48AM 2.93 | 3:22PM 2.77 | 4:03AM 2.75 | 4:47PM 2.62 | 5:35AM 2.69 | 6:10PM 2.61 | 6:55AM 2.77 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:37AM 0.18 | 7:01PM 0.19 | 7:23AM 0.35 | 7:46PM 0.39 | 8:14AM 0.58 | 8:37PM 0.63 | 9:15AM 0.81 | 9:38PM 0.87 | 10:28AM 0.98 | 10:58PM 1.02 | 11:52AM 1.02 | 12:27AM 1.00 | 1:12PM 0.90 | |||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:24 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | |
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Information about the Middleton Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Middleton Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Middleton Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Middleton Bay 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 (Middleton Bay) 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 Middleton Bay 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 Middleton Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 49 km (30 miles) away.
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