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Punihos surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 NZST
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Punihos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punihos sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.0 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 16.0 °C)
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Punihos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punihos sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.0 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 16.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punihos this week:

The surf forecast for Punihos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punihos in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 27th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 27th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 27th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
SW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
4
S
5
S
4.5
S
4.5
S
3.5
S
Period(s) (?)14121414141413131212121314141413131514141313141415151514141414101111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4037437254214704305116031110799545527472563607486561837958203817721342104579674259756848948941246959760631355008477034842161
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
N
5
ESE
5
S
20
SW
20
SW
10
SE
15
SSW
25
SW
10
ESE
10
S
5
SE
5
E
10
SW
15
SE
10
E
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
NE
10
WNW
20
W
30
WSW
30
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offglasscrosscrossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
glassglasscrossoffcross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:23PM
3.00
11:37AM
2.88
12:00AM
2.92
12:16PM
2.77
12:42AM
2.81
1:02PM
2.64
1:33AM
2.70
1:58PM
2.52
2:34AM
2.61
3:08PM
2.43
3:48AM
2.60
4:29PM
2.45
5:03AM
2.68
5:44PM
2.58
6:10AM
2.83
6:47PM
2.78
7:08AM
3.01
7:41PM
2.99
7:59AM
3.17
8:29PM
3.17
8:47AM
3.27
9:15PM
3.29
9:32AM
3.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:35AM
0.43
5:50PM
0.39
6:15AM
0.53
6:32PM
0.50
7:02AM
0.64
7:21PM
0.63
7:58AM
0.74
8:21PM
0.73
9:05AM
0.79
9:31PM
0.78
10:19AM
0.74
10:45PM
0.73
11:30AM
0.60
11:53PM
0.60
12:32PM
0.40
12:54AM
0.42
1:26PM
0.19
1:48AM
0.25
2:16PM
0.03
2:38AM
0.11
3:02PM
-0.07
3:25AM
0.03
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13
Sunset5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--
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Rain (mm)
----------------1-----------2-------
Temp. °C151314151414151415151416161415161212131113141113131114141414141413131215
Feels °C (?)861010101112121313131313101413681091211811121012121088119101115

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

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Information about the Punihos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punihos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punihos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punihos 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 (Punihos) 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 Punihos 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 Punihos, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 20 km (12 miles) away.

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