Rocky Rights surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 03 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Rocky Rights surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Rights sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Rights this week:

The surf forecast for Rocky Rights over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Rights in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 3rd Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 10th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 8th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Rights over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
1.1
SW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)12121112157131312121211201917141414131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1961491336984109229219184123918212773267117914751422908727826
Wind
(km/h)
0
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:49PM
3.12
9:18AM
3.15
9:35PM
3.28
10:03AM
3.32
10:21PM
3.38
10:48AM
3.43
11:07PM
3.38
11:33AM
3.44
11:54PM
3.30
12:20PM
3.36
12:42AM
3.15
1:10PM
3.22
1:35AM
2.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:39PM
0.32
3:05AM
0.06
3:26PM
0.13
3:51AM
-0.09
4:13PM
-0.01
4:36AM
-0.17
5:00PM
-0.06
5:22AM
-0.15
5:49PM
-0.03
6:09AM
-0.05
6:38PM
0.08
6:58AM
0.11
7:32PM
0.26
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:07--8:08-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------35--------
Temp. °C151514151513151614171716161513151414161616
Feels °C (?)131314121312141413141415121110111012131315
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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 12 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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