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Opunake Beach Surf Forecast
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Opunake Beach surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Opunake Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Opunake Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Opunake Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 680 | 581 | 590 | 732 | 757 | 610 | 410 | 410 | 465 | 532 | 400 | 756 | 659 | 563 | 1225 | 463 | 463 | 406 | 1555 | 1498 | 962 | 656 | 638 | 447 | 373 | 472 | 996 | 942 | 791 | 711 | 1306 | 1363 | 1444 | 731 | 494 | 347 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:12PM 2.59 | 7:33AM 2.77 | 7:57PM 2.74 | 8:12AM 2.88 | 8:35PM 2.88 | 8:47AM 2.98 | 9:09PM 3.00 | 9:20AM 3.06 | 9:40PM 3.10 | 9:52AM 3.11 | 10:11PM 3.17 | 10:24AM 3.12 | 10:42PM 3.19 | 10:57AM 3.09 | 11:15PM 3.17 | 11:31AM 3.02 | 11:51PM 3.09 | 12:10PM 2.91 | 12:33AM 2.98 | 12:57PM 2.77 | 1:25AM 2.84 | 2:00PM 2.65 | 2:31AM 2.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:07PM 0.84 | 1:28AM 0.80 | 1:50PM 0.66 | 2:09AM 0.64 | 2:26PM 0.50 | 2:44AM 0.52 | 3:00PM 0.38 | 3:16AM 0.43 | 3:32PM 0.31 | 3:48AM 0.40 | 4:04PM 0.29 | 4:20AM 0.41 | 4:37PM 0.33 | 4:53AM 0.47 | 5:11PM 0.41 | 5:29AM 0.57 | 5:48PM 0.53 | 6:09AM 0.70 | 6:29PM 0.67 | 6:56AM 0.84 | 7:16PM 0.81 | 7:53AM 0.95 | 8:15PM 0.93 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 22 | 36 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Opunake Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Opunake Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Opunake Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Opunake Beach 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 (Opunake Beach) 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 Opunake Beach 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.
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