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Sky Williams surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sky Williams this week:
The surf forecast for Sky Williams over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sky Williams in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sky Williams over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 381 | 843 | 749 | 2980 | 1558 | 4190 | 4717 | 4050 | 2498 | 1243 | 837 | 620 | 436 | 365 | 378 | 530 | 437 | 406 | 362 | 458 | 443 | 371 | 1507 | 1227 | 957 | 779 | 599 | 400 | 295 | 245 | 288 | 305 | 293 | 234 | 221 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:37AM 2.99 | 10:57PM 3.01 | 11:10AM 2.95 | 11:31PM 2.96 | 11:45AM 2.87 | 12:07AM 2.88 | 12:24PM 2.76 | 12:49AM 2.76 | 1:09PM 2.63 | 1:39AM 2.64 | 2:05PM 2.48 | 2:41AM 2.54 | 3:16PM 2.39 | 3:56AM 2.51 | 4:38PM 2.39 | 5:14AM 2.59 | 5:55PM 2.51 | 6:22AM 2.75 | 6:59PM 2.71 | 7:20AM 2.95 | 7:53PM 2.93 | 8:11AM 3.12 | 8:41PM 3.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:48PM 0.22 | 5:06AM 0.32 | 5:21PM 0.27 | 5:41AM 0.39 | 5:57PM 0.36 | 6:20AM 0.50 | 6:37PM 0.49 | 7:04AM 0.62 | 7:25PM 0.63 | 8:00AM 0.74 | 8:25PM 0.75 | 9:10AM 0.82 | 9:39PM 0.82 | 10:30AM 0.79 | 10:58PM 0.78 | 11:45AM 0.64 | 12:10AM 0.64 | 12:49PM 0.43 | 1:10AM 0.44 | 1:42PM 0.21 | 2:03AM 0.26 | 2:31PM 0.04 | 2:51AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 27 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sky Williams Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sky Williams provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sky Williams can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sky Williams 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 (Sky Williams) 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 Sky Williams 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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