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Weld Road surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 15 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Weld Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Weld Road sea temperature is
18.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Weld Road this week:

The surf forecast for Weld Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Weld Road in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Weld Road over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
5
3
2
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.1
WSW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)10912181716161414131313121210121111131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1724161812996323337719331630155910347125854185052054455585894316237121138
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
SE
15
WSW
5
ESE
5
NE
10
W
10
S
5
SE
10
SW
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
2.50
9:02AM
2.73
9:22PM
2.72
9:41AM
2.96
10:01PM
2.93
10:17AM
3.15
10:38PM
3.11
10:54AM
3.30
11:15PM
3.25
11:30AM
3.38
11:52PM
3.31
12:08PM
3.38
12:31AM
3.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:28PM
0.82
2:44AM
0.69
3:12PM
0.57
3:26AM
0.46
3:52PM
0.33
4:05AM
0.26
4:29PM
0.12
4:44AM
0.10
5:07PM
-0.04
5:22AM
0.00
5:45PM
-0.11
6:02AM
-0.02
6:24PM
-0.09
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--
Sunset-7:45--7:43--7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:35-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181816171716181816181816202017202118171818
Feels °C (?)141412131313181716181715201915191916151717
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Information about the Weld Road Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Weld Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Weld Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Weld Road 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 (Weld Road) 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 Weld Road 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 Weld Road, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 38 km (24 miles) away.

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