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Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 08 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | |
289 | 926 | 2260 | 1618 | 2352 | 3856 | 2174 | 2332 | 3513 | 1765 | 2376 | 1648 | 1137 | 880 | 647 | 596 | 472 | 507 | 443 | 859 | 657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 1:59PM2.71m | 2:22AM2.81m | 3:01PM2.62m | 3:26AM2.75m | 4:04PM2.60m | 4:29AM2.76m | 5:04PM2.65m | 5:26AM2.85m | 6:03PM2.77m | 6:20AM2.99m | 7:00PM2.95m | 7:11AM3.15m | 7:52PM3.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM1.10m | 8:49AM1.16m | 9:08PM1.15m | 9:49AM1.14m | 10:12PM1.13m | 10:51AM1.03m | 11:15PM1.03m | 11:51AM0.86m | 00:15AM0.87m | 12:46PM0.66m | 1:10AM0.68m | 1:36PM0.45m | 2:02AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
— | 4 | 18 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 |
12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 10 | WSW 17 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
 kJ | 289 | 131 | 121 | 1618 | 286 | — | 222 | — | — | 1765 | 2376 | 1648 | 1137 | 880 | 647 | 596 | 472 | 465 | 331 | 859 | 657 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 27 | W 24 | W 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — |
| kJ | 131 | 32 | 67 | 276 | 70 | — | — | — | — | 873 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 284 | 338 | 507 | 443 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | W 18 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 167 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | — | WNW 10 | W 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 |
| kJ | 225 | 926 | 2260 | — | 2352 | 3856 | 2174 | 2332 | 3513 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 107 | 345 | 110 | 247 | 247 | 247 | 252 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paritutu and Ngamotu 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 (Paritutu and Ngamotu 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 Paritutu and Ngamotu 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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