Rocky Rights Surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
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Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Taranaki
Continuing clean conditions at Rocky Rights (light winds from the NW at Punihowx 3 km from Rocky Rights). 1.8m 11 s period swell from W with an additional 1.7m 15 s period swell from WSW
Actual: 54 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Rights this week:
The surf forecast for Rocky Rights over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Rights in the next 7 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 25th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 1st Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 4th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Rights over the next 7 days.
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Swell Height Map |
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| Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
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Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thu 04 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW | WSW | SW | WSW | WSW |
| 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| 2134 | 890 | 594 | 704 | 434 | 245 | 144 | 115 | 192 | 204 | 183 | 735 | 1341 | 1310 | 1074 | 867 | 667 | 512 | 335 | 272 | 203 | 2161 | 2318 |
NE | N | SE | N | SW | SE | NE | WSW | ESE | NNE | N | ENE | NE | N | NE | NE | N | NNW | NNW | NW | SW | SW | WSW |
| cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on |
9:50PM 2.85 | 10:13AM 3.08 | 10:32PM 3.05 | 10:53AM 3.28 | 11:13PM 3.21 | 11:33AM 3.43 | 11:54PM 3.31 | 12:13PM 3.49 | 12:35AM 3.34 | 12:54PM 3.47 | 1:18AM 3.29 | 1:37PM 3.35 | 2:03AM 3.17 | ||||||||||
3:43PM 0.49 | 3:59AM 0.34 | 4:25PM 0.27 | 4:40AM 0.15 | 5:06PM 0.07 | 5:20AM 0.00 | 5:46PM -0.06 | 6:01AM -0.07 | 6:26PM -0.12 | 6:42AM -0.06 | 7:08PM -0.09 | 7:25AM 0.03 | 7:52PM 0.03 | 8:12AM 0.19 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thu 04 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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| some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | clear |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | - | 1 | - |
| 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - |
| - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:00 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm air temperatures (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm air temperatures (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rocky Rights Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rocky Rights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 7 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocky Rights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocky Rights 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 (Rocky Rights) 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 Rocky Rights 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 Rocky Rights, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 30 km (19 miles) away.
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