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Punihos surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 NZDT
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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 18.3°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.3 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.5 °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 18.3°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.3 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.5 °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 (Mar 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punihos in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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

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Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
Period(s) (?)121212121212121415151414131313121212131413131414141313131414141313141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2341183711259367106366158951014987947791581512402309243269219553987113411111014857581388382606581556517406390425413
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
10
SE
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
W
10
E
10
ENE
5
NNE
5
NE
10
NNE
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
SW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
NW
5
E
15
NE
10
NW
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrossononononcrosscrosscrossoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
off
crossoncross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
2.88
1:33PM
2.78
1:57AM
2.75
2:13PM
2.64
2:43AM
2.61
3:05PM
2.48
3:43AM
2.48
4:15PM
2.36
5:03AM
2.44
5:45PM
2.35
6:30AM
2.54
7:09PM
2.50
7:41AM
2.77
8:14PM
2.74
8:38AM
3.03
9:07PM
3.00
9:27AM
3.26
9:54PM
3.22
10:13AM
3.43
10:38PM
3.38
10:56AM
3.50
11:21PM
3.45
11:39AM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:31AM
0.54
7:49PM
0.52
8:13AM
0.68
8:33PM
0.67
9:04AM
0.83
9:31PM
0.81
10:12AM
0.93
10:45PM
0.89
11:35AM
0.92
12:07AM
0.84
12:55PM
0.75
1:21AM
0.66
2:00PM
0.50
2:21AM
0.42
2:55PM
0.21
3:14AM
0.18
3:43PM
-0.03
4:02AM
-0.02
4:28PM
-0.19
4:48AM
-0.13
5:12PM
-0.25
5:32AM
-0.15
Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47
Sunset7:21--7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:04--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151216161416171316171517171618181718171716181518181518181618171618181617
Feels °C (?)10811111013131116161516171617161717171716171317161217181717161616161516

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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