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Rocky Lefts surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 NZST
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Rocky Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Lefts sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.0 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 16.0 °C)
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Rocky Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Lefts sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.0 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 16.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Lefts this week:

The surf forecast for Rocky Lefts over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Lefts in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 26th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.2
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)131716161214131414141413131212121414131313121215141414141414141414141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4725761305870136538404324471740502807146911107995544644966536175904725285545081447165314321349672463450799672581556443357
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
W
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
5
SW
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
E
10
ENE
5
WNW
5
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
SE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
NE
5
NW
5
E
5
NE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcrossglasscross-
off
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:17PM
3.05
10:29AM
3.01
10:50PM
3.05
11:03AM
2.97
11:24PM
3.00
11:38AM
2.89
12:02AM
2.92
12:17PM
2.78
12:44AM
2.81
1:03PM
2.65
1:34AM
2.70
2:00PM
2.52
2:36AM
2.61
3:10PM
2.44
3:50AM
2.60
4:30PM
2.45
5:05AM
2.68
5:46PM
2.58
6:12AM
2.84
6:49PM
2.78
7:10AM
3.02
7:42PM
2.99
8:01AM
3.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:25AM
0.33
4:40PM
0.24
4:59AM
0.36
5:14PM
0.29
5:36AM
0.43
5:51PM
0.38
6:16AM
0.52
6:33PM
0.50
7:03AM
0.64
7:22PM
0.62
7:59AM
0.74
8:22PM
0.73
9:06AM
0.79
9:33PM
0.78
10:21AM
0.74
10:47PM
0.73
11:32AM
0.60
11:56PM
0.60
12:34PM
0.39
12:56AM
0.42
1:29PM
0.18
1:50AM
0.24
2:18PM
0.02
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13-
Sunset--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28
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Rain (mm)
--262----------------------1--------
Temp. °C151616161614141515141415141515151616151616141515121514141414131415141515
Feels °C (?)11111313127791010121313131314131414131210121291199710101214121314

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

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Information about the Rocky Lefts Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rocky Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocky Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocky Lefts 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 (Rocky Lefts) 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 Rocky Lefts 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 Rocky Lefts, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 30 km (19 miles) away.

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