Surf Forecasts:
Weld Road surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 4,941 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period with WSW swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Weld Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles.
We’ve got a ripper little run shaping up at Weld Road (reef). This spot is fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the SW swell, which is exactly where the energy is coming from. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, no surprises there.
The swell starts to build mid-week, but the real magic kicks off on Friday the 14th morning. We’re looking at a clean 6ft WSW groundswell with a nice long 16-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. That’s the kind of combo that’ll have you cracking a smile. The combined energy is solid (1912), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout.
The swell keeps pumping into the weekend. Saturday the 15th morning sees a solid 10ft WSW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind stays cross-off. This is big, powerful stuff – expert territory for sure, with combined energy up at 5021. Sunday the 16th is also a gem, with an 8ft swell in the morning under clean offshore winds, and a 10ft swell in the afternoon with gentle offshore breezes. Classic.
Monday the 17th morning is a glassy dream – 8ft WSW swell, glassy conditions, and light air. That’s a top pick for the week. The energy (2480) is still solid, and the lack of wind will make for silky lines.
The swell slowly drops into the following week, but there are still solid windows. Tuesday the 18th morning has a clean 7ft swell, and Tuesday afternoon turns glassy. Wednesday the 19th morning is flat calm, glassy, with a 5ft swell. And Thursday the 20th offers two glassy sessions with 6ft and 6ft swells. All excellent for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell fades. From Friday the 22nd onwards, the waves get smaller and the wind turns more onshore or cross-onshore, with poor conditions through the weekend and into the next week. There’s a bit of a lull from the 22nd to the 27th, with only small, junky surf or poor wind. You’ll be waiting for the next pulse.
The best of the best? Friday the 14th morning and Monday the 17th morning. Clean, decent size, and the wind is perfect. Crowds are possible at Weld Road, so get in early.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 601 | 326 | 206 | 316 | 755 | 1320 | 1517 | 1187 | 1904 | 4941 | 4323 | 4108 | 3331 | 3361 | 3030 | 2480 | 2212 | 1879 | 1858 | 1465 | 1401 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 9:09AM3.04m | 9:33PM3.31m | 9:56AM3.16m | 10:18PM3.41m | 10:39AM3.22m | 11:00PM3.42m | 11:21AM3.21m | 11:39PM3.34m | 12:01PM3.13m | 00:18AM3.19m | 12:40PM3.00m | 00:57AM2.99m | 1:21PM2.83m | 1:37AM2.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.10m | 3:49AM0.05m | 4:05PM-0.01m | 4:34AM-0.04m | 4:49PM-0.04m | 5:17AM-0.05m | 5:31PM0.01m | 5:57AM0.03m | 6:12PM0.14m | 6:37AM0.18m | 6:53PM0.33m | 7:17AM0.37m | 7:35PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 601 | 326 | 206 | 314 | 755 | 1320 | 1517 | 1187 | 1904 | 4941 | 4323 | 4108 | 3331 | 3361 | 3030 | 2480 | 2212 | 1068 | 1858 | 1465 | 1401 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | W 13 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | W 9 | WSW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 8 | WSW 11 | — | — | S 8 | WSW 7 | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 85 | 196 | 208 | 700 | 460 | 203 | 751 | 91 | 80 | 258 | 192 | 28 | 12 | 346 | — | — | 5 | 132 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | S 7 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | N 5 | NNE 4 | W 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 148 | 316 | 19 | 3 | 192 | 427 | 502 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | WSW 7 | S 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | WSW 14 | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | 81 | 155 | 195 | 83 | 36 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 333 | 213 | 600 | 291 | 55 | — | — | 1879 | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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).
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