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Taranaki Reserve surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.4 m 8 s NE · Swell 2: 0.1 m 12 s ESE · Wind waves: 0.7 m 4 s NNW
Best window this week: Friday 19:00 NZDT — 2.9 0.8 m (2.7 ft) at 7 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (106° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 0.9–1.2 m (2.9–4.0 ft) | 4 s | NNW | 22 kt cross-offshore | 06:11–20:14 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 1.3 B 4 · A 0 | 0.3–0.8 m (1.1–2.5 ft) | 7 s | ESE | 9 kt onshore | 06:09–20:16 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.6 B 2 · A 0 | 0.5–0.7 m (1.6–2.2 ft) | 6 s | ESE | 5 kt glassy | 06:08–20:17 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.8 B 2 · A 0 | 0.5–0.6 m (1.6–2.0 ft) | 5 s | ENE | 5 kt glassy | 06:07–20:18 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 2.9 B 5 · A 1 | 0.7–0.8 m (2.2–2.7 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 6 kt cross-offshore | 06:06–20:20 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 2.1 B 4 · A 1 | 0.6–0.8 m (2.1–2.5 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 9 kt offshore | 06:04–20:21 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 1.5 B 4 · A 0 | 0.6–0.7 m (1.8–2.2 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 7 kt cross-offshore | 06:03–20:22 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 4 s NNW | 16 kt NW offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.9 B 3 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 8 s NE | 9 kt WSW cross-offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.0 B 1 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 6 s NE | 7 kt WSW cross-offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 1.1 B 4 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 12 s ESE | 7 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.9 B 4 · A 0 | 0.3 m (1.1 ft) | 12 s ESE | 8 kt SE onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 1.3 B 4 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 12 s ESE | 10 kt ESE onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 3 s SE | 10 kt SE onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.2 B 1 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 4 s ESE | 9 kt ESE onshore |
| Wed 01:00 | 0.5 B 1 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 5 s ESE | 6 kt SE onshore |
| Wed 04:00 | 0.6 B 2 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 5 s ESE | 4 kt SE glassy |
| Wed 07:00 | 0.6 B 2 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.1 ft) | 5 s ESE | 3 kt SE glassy |
| Wed 10:00 | 0.5 B 2 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 5 s E | 4 kt E glassy |
| Wed 13:00 | 0.4 B 1 · A 0 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 5 s ESE | 7 kt E onshore |
| Wed 16:00 | 0.3 B 1 · A 0 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 5 s ESE | 9 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Wed 19:00 | 0.3 B 1 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.8 ft) | 5 s ESE | 5 kt E onshore |
| Wed 22:00 | 4.1 B 9 · A 1 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 14 s SE | 2 kt S glassy |
Taranaki Reserve tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (NZDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 23:50 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 06:00 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 12:20 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) · Low 18:40 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:50 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 07:00 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 13:10 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 19:30 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 07:50 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 14:10 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 20:20 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 02:40 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 08:50 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 15:00 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 21:10 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 03:30 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 09:40 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 15:50 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 22:00 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 04:20 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 10:30 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 16:30 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 22:50 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 2.9 New Brighton 25 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 2.8 Chch 28 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 2.8 Sumner 32 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 0.1 Sandy Bay 58 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 1.5 Kaikōura 126 km · 0.6 m (2.0 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Auckland). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-43.25, 173.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.