
Surf Forecasts:
Weld Road surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 6,694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Weld Road in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Weld Road over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6073 | 6694 | 5138 | 4164 | 3469 | 2212 | 2274 | 4431 | 4823 | 2585 | 2082 | 3695 | 3639 | 3329 | 2140 | 1644 | 1368 | 1144 | 841 | 679 | 442 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 10:09AM3.15m | 10:36PM3.39m | 10:58AM3.17m | 11:22PM3.40m | 11:45AM3.14m | 00:08AM3.33m | 12:31PM3.05m | 00:52AM3.19m | 1:16PM2.92m | 1:37AM3.00m | 2:03PM2.76m | 2:22AM2.79m | 2:53PM2.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.01m | 4:53AM0.02m | 5:09PM-0.01m | 5:41AM0.02m | 5:56PM0.04m | 6:28AM0.08m | 6:42PM0.16m | 7:13AM0.21m | 7:29PM0.34m | 7:59AM0.37m | 8:17PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.55m | 9:08PM0.74m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
6073 | 6694 | 5138 | 4164 | 3469 | 2212 | 2274 | 4431 | 4823 | 2585 | 2082 | 3695 | 3639 | 3329 | 2140 | 1644 | 1368 | 1144 | 841 | 679 | 442 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | W 22 | W 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 |
40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 38 | 35 | 66 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 15 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 131 | 330 | 214 | 2738 | 558 | 840 | 560 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 262 | 88 | 111 | 257 | 214 | 30 | 254 | 181 | 254 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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.
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