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Punihos surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 27 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 27 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 27 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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 2nd May)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 2nd May)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
SW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)14141414131312121213141313139111311111113141414141413141415141413151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)51524456299816031110799545527464555617472465528244349324276159411508551169104294775265365341235748298790895770011581126822
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
ENE
10
N
10
NE
10
ENE
5
NW
5
SE
5
S
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
40
WSW
20
SW
5
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
E
10
NE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
W
25
WSW
20
SW
10
SE
15
SW
20
SW
5
E
5
W
10
SW
15
ESE
5
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
on
crosscrossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:59PM
3.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:47PM
-0.09
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25-
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Rain (mm)
--------------1--------1------------
Temp. °C151414151514151514161616141413141413151413151514151514151613141413161814
Feels °C (?)10910141313131413131312856119812111113141311111013139121312131610

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°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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