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Opunake Beach Surf Forecast
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Opunake Beach surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Opunake Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Opunake Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 15th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 18th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Sat 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 480 | 423 | 410 | 419 | 590 | 410 | 974 | 651 | 475 | 229 | 247 | 269 | 110 | 212 | 529 | 875 | 385 | 337 | 670 | 215 | 242 | 504 | 1498 | 1121 | 1245 | 1081 | 778 | 899 | 1087 | 1244 | 3534 | 2291 | 1650 | 1102 | 763 | 626 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:55AM 2.94 | 9:17PM 2.86 | 9:38AM 3.07 | 9:58PM 2.99 | 10:16AM 3.17 | 10:34PM 3.09 | 10:50AM 3.23 | 11:08PM 3.15 | 11:22AM 3.25 | 11:39PM 3.18 | 11:52AM 3.22 | 12:09AM 3.16 | 12:22PM 3.16 | 12:40AM 3.10 | 12:52PM 3.05 | 1:11AM 3.01 | 1:24PM 2.92 | 1:46AM 2.88 | 2:01PM 2.75 | 2:26AM 2.73 | 2:47PM 2.58 | 3:18AM 2.57 | 3:52PM 2.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:43AM 0.81 | 3:09PM 0.72 | 3:29AM 0.63 | 3:50PM 0.55 | 4:08AM 0.47 | 4:27PM 0.42 | 4:44AM 0.37 | 5:01PM 0.33 | 5:17AM 0.33 | 5:35PM 0.30 | 5:48AM 0.36 | 6:06PM 0.31 | 6:19AM 0.43 | 6:38PM 0.38 | 6:51AM 0.54 | 7:10PM 0.49 | 7:24AM 0.69 | 7:44PM 0.64 | 8:02AM 0.85 | 8:22PM 0.81 | 8:47AM 1.02 | 9:07PM 0.98 | 9:43AM 1.17 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Sat 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Opunake Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Opunake Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Opunake Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Opunake Beach 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 (Opunake Beach) 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 Opunake Beach 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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