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Middleton Bay surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 17 May 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (May 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 581 | 875 | 1100 | 2334 | 2403 | 1811 | 3243 | 2414 | 1953 | 1042 | 771 | 1195 | 1314 | 1240 | 1077 | 630 | 513 | 630 | 777 | 581 | 768 | 638 | 961 | 1508 | 2431 | 1650 | 1112 | 576 | 362 | 183 | 207 | 612 | 791 | 606 | 1516 | 1496 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:25PM 2.81 | 12:46AM 2.93 | 1:14PM 2.71 | 1:38AM 2.82 | 2:13PM 2.62 | 2:37AM 2.76 | 3:15PM 2.59 | 3:40AM 2.76 | 4:16PM 2.62 | 4:41AM 2.82 | 5:18PM 2.71 | 5:40AM 2.92 | 6:21PM 2.86 | 6:39AM 3.05 | 7:22PM 3.04 | 7:37AM 3.17 | 8:17PM 3.23 | 8:33AM 3.27 | 9:07PM 3.39 | 9:26AM 3.32 | 9:55PM 3.47 | 10:16AM 3.31 | 10:42PM 3.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:39PM 0.77 | 7:10AM 0.90 | 7:26PM 0.87 | 8:04AM 0.95 | 8:23PM 0.93 | 9:03AM 0.93 | 9:25PM 0.93 | 10:03AM 0.85 | 10:28PM 0.86 | 11:04AM 0.72 | 11:31PM 0.74 | 12:06PM 0.55 | 12:34AM 0.58 | 1:06PM 0.37 | 1:34AM 0.40 | 2:00PM 0.22 | 2:28AM 0.26 | 2:52PM 0.13 | 3:19AM 0.18 | 3:42PM 0.11 | 4:08AM 0.19 | 4:30PM 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | 17 | 9 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 36 | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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