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Weld Road surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Weld Road in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Weld Road over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
501 | 440 | 362 | 215 | 138 | 96 | 377 | 569 | 503 | 462 | 907 | 1269 | 951 | 667 | 1431 | 2594 | 1554 | 1187 | 563 | 326 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:48PM3.28m | 12:12PM3.03m | 00:41AM3.16m | 1:07PM2.86m | 1:38AM3.00m | 2:08PM2.69m | 2:39AM2.85m | 3:14PM2.57m | 3:45AM2.73m | 4:24PM2.51m | 4:51AM2.66m | 5:30PM2.52m | 5:51AM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08AM0.17m | 6:28PM0.20m | 7:04AM0.30m | 7:24PM0.36m | 8:04AM0.44m | 8:24PM0.52m | 9:08AM0.56m | 9:28PM0.64m | 10:12AM0.62m | 10:34PM0.72m | 11:15AM0.63m | 11:37PM0.73m | 12:11PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 46 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
 kJ | 501 | 440 | 362 | 215 | 136 | 96 | 377 | 569 | 503 | 462 | 907 | 1269 | 951 | 667 | 1431 | 2594 | 1554 | 1187 | 563 | 71 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | W 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | N 8 | NNW 11 | WSW 20 | SW 12 | N 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 9 | 37 | 42 | 69 | 32 | 70 | 45 | 25 | 293 | 387 | 34 | 44 | 603 | 531 | 33 | 13 | 19 | 37 | 326 | 212 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | W 24 | NNW 11 | N 11 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | S 12 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 121 | 127 | 127 | 81 | 61 | 21 | 11 | 40 | 61 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | E 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 27 | 138 | 144 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 28 | 37 | 65 | 7 | 30 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 10 | 33 | 10 | 156 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 111 | 0 |
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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.
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