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Weld Road surf break

Weld Road surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 15 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
19.6° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Friday (Jan 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Weld Road in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
2.1
NW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.7
S
1.7
SSE
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
S
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)168141413131212888812128111214131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)203505667721651700567421437316346383191161186153132331342331212
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
25
SE
25
SE
15
SE
25
SE
15
SE
5
SSW
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
20
ENE
20
E
10
NE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:41PM
2.45
9:14AM
2.61
9:30PM
2.57
9:57AM
2.75
10:12PM
2.70
10:37AM
2.89
10:51PM
2.81
11:14AM
3.01
11:28PM
2.90
11:49AM
3.10
12:04AM
2.95
12:24PM
3.15
12:40AM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:35PM
0.92
2:54AM
0.76
3:24PM
0.79
3:40AM
0.63
4:07PM
0.65
4:21AM
0.49
4:47PM
0.51
4:59AM
0.37
5:25PM
0.39
5:36AM
0.28
6:01PM
0.30
6:12AM
0.23
6:38PM
0.24
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-8:51--8:51--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49-
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
9571-----------------
Temp. °C192019202018212217192016192118202219202119
Feels °C (?)171818192017202012161711172015192018171916
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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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