
A classic Taranaki beach break below the mountain, Fitzroy offers something for every ability. Its consistent swell and moderate tides make it a go-to spot for New Plymouth locals, while the ever-present peak of Mount Taranaki creates a stunning horizon that changes character with the shifting light.
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How the tides and swell change through the year at Taranaki locations.
Warm, generally small — best for beginners.
Consistent W/SW swells, settled conditions.
Large, powerful swell, big tide swings.
Unpredictable — could be pumping or flat.
Annual tide statistics computed from verified LINZ data for Fitzroy.
3.8m on 13 Aug at 22:21
0.2m on 18 Apr at 16:20
2.38m between high and low
August — highest avg high tides
Two high and two low tides daily
3.6m — from lowest low to highest high
High and low tide times for the next 7 days, drawn from verified LINZ data.
| Day | High tides | Low tides |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 11 Sep | 09:40 · 3.5m, 21:57 · 3.7m | 03:30 · 0.3m, 15:48 · 0.3m |
| Sat 12 Sep | 10:19 · 3.6m, 22:35 · 3.7m | 04:11 · 0.2m, 16:27 · 0.3m |
| Sun 13 Sep | 10:56 · 3.6m, 23:11 · 3.6m | 04:50 · 0.3m, 17:05 · 0.4m |
| Mon 14 Sep | 11:31 · 3.5m, 23:46 · 3.4m | 05:27 · 0.4m, 17:41 · 0.5m |
| Tue 15 Sep | 12:05 · 3.3m | 06:03 · 0.5m, 18:17 · 0.7m |
| Wed 16 Sep | 00:22 · 3.2m, 12:41 · 3.2m | 06:39 · 0.7m, 18:55 · 0.9m |
| Thu 17 Sep | 01:00 · 3m, 13:20 · 3m | 07:17 · 0.9m, 19:38 · 1.1m |