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Middleton Bay surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 09 Aug 2025 NZST
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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
14.4° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middleton Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Middleton Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.7
SSE
1.1
SW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)1111161515141414716151514141414146777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3363433337212326194315389506706539189691175791450341323259372478421425
Wind
(km/h)
45
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SSE
40
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:41AM
3.08
9:57PM
3.32
10:19AM
3.21
10:34PM
3.44
10:57AM
3.29
11:12PM
3.50
11:35AM
3.32
11:50PM
3.48
12:15PM
3.28
12:31AM
3.39
12:57PM
3.19
1:15AM
3.22
1:44PM
3.04
2:05AM
3.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:49PM
0.37
4:10AM
0.36
4:27PM
0.25
4:49AM
0.25
5:05PM
0.18
5:29AM
0.20
5:44PM
0.19
6:10AM
0.21
6:26PM
0.28
6:53AM
0.30
7:12PM
0.44
7:38AM
0.46
8:02PM
0.63
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sunrise7:20--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-5:40--5:40--5:42--5:43--5:44--5:45--5:45-
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Rain (mm)
1--------------11----
Temp. °C10109101091010101011910109111212121211
Feels °C (?)021000433443455644798
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Taranaki

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Middleton Bay (moderate winds from the SE at Tumahu wx 19 km from Middleton Bay). 2.7m 15s groundswell from the WSW with a 1.5m 8s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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19 km away, 1 h 1 min ago

21 km/h
SE
0.0
14.4
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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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