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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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Lefts in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Lefts over the next 12 days.
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1543 | 2379 | 752 | 672 | 472 | 581 | 1305 | 881 | 2830 | 2488 | 3513 | 4343 | 3768 | 2586 | 1469 | 1093 | 711 | 554 | 429 | 496 | 635 | 517 | 458 | 812 | 1012 | 1556 | 1048 | 943 | 2511 | 6028 | 4797 | 3879 | 2987 | 2721 | 910 | 1018 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:45PM 3.01 | 9:56AM 3.02 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:51AM 0.34 | 4:07PM 0.23 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 |
| Sunset | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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