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Weld Road surf break

Weld Road surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 08 Jan 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
19.5° C
 (Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Weld Road this week:

The surf forecast for Weld Road over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Weld Road in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 10th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 10th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 12th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Weld Road over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
2
4
2
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
2
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
W
3
W
1.9
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)77771213121214141312111211111110101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)382498420208494479936735647157017652744238510591256705540418256200145
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:12PM
3.05
2:35AM
2.77
2:55PM
2.86
3:22AM
2.62
3:42PM
2.67
4:14AM
2.48
4:33PM
2.49
5:12AM
2.38
5:32PM
2.37
6:17AM
2.34
6:39PM
2.32
7:24AM
2.38
7:44PM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
0.36
8:48AM
0.48
9:20PM
0.52
9:36AM
0.68
10:08PM
0.68
10:28AM
0.85
11:01PM
0.81
11:27AM
0.98
11:59PM
0.89
12:32PM
1.04
1:01AM
0.91
1:37PM
1.01
2:01AM
0.86
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52-
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
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rain showers
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clear
clear
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rain showers
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mod rain
Rain (mm)
-----------22----2--10
Temp. °C202017202018202119202020191814181816181918
Feels °C (?)171614181717202018191916151311171615181917
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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 12 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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