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Opunake Beach Surf Forecast
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Opunake Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 01 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Opunake Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Opunake Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 1st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 1st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 1st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4711 | 4322 | 4050 | 3964 | 4079 | 3289 | 2305 | 2345 | 2402 | 1391 | 888 | 767 | 2319 | 4526 | 1707 | 1939 | 1987 | 3577 | 1913 | 1551 | 1169 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:49PM 2.41 | 4:30AM 2.34 | 5:22PM 2.41 | 5:53AM 2.38 | 6:34PM 2.55 | 6:59AM 2.52 | 7:27PM 2.74 | 7:51AM 2.71 | 8:10PM 2.97 | 8:35AM 2.92 | 8:50PM 3.19 | 9:15AM 3.12 | 9:29PM 3.38 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:23AM 1.13 | 10:12PM 1.28 | 10:44AM 1.20 | 11:42PM 1.25 | 12:13PM 1.12 | 12:54AM 1.08 | 1:16PM 0.92 | 1:45AM 0.84 | 2:03PM 0.68 | 2:27AM 0.58 | 2:44PM 0.43 | 3:06AM 0.34 | 3:23PM 0.22 | ||||||||
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Opunake Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Opunake Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Opunake Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Opunake Beach 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 (Opunake Beach) 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 Opunake Beach 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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