French Bay: weather statistics and wind history

36.9503° S, 174.668° E

29.04.2026 (Wednesday)

Good surfing forecast: comfortable wave size 1.4 m, period 15 s
Wetsuit required (17.8 °C)
Dangerous high tide forecast (4.9 m, LAT)

30.04.2026 (Thursday)

Good surfing forecast: comfortable wave size 1.5 m, period 14 s
Wetsuit required (17.8 °C)
Dangerous high tide forecast (4.8 m, LAT)

01.05.2026 (Friday)

Good surfing forecast: comfortable wave size 1.9 m, period 11 s
Wetsuit required (17.7 °C)
Dangerous high tide forecast (4.5 m, LAT)

02.05.2026 (Saturday)

Good surfing forecast: comfortable wave size 1.7 m, period 11 s
Wetsuit required (17.4 °C)
Dangerous high tide forecast (4.3 m, LAT)

03.05.2026 (Sunday)

Good surfing forecast: comfortable wave size 1.6 m, period 11 s
Wetsuit required (17.4 °C)
Dangerous high tide forecast (4.1 m, LAT)

04.05.2026 (Monday)

Good surfing forecast: comfortable wave size 1.3 m, period 10 s
Wetsuit required (17.4 °C)
Dangerous high tide forecast (3.9 m, LAT)

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French Bay Wind forecast

Wind direction is South, wind speed varies between 0 and 4.5 mph with gusts up to 6.7 mph. The sky is clear with a chance of rain 0%.
Wind and wave weather forecast for French Bay , New Zealand contains detailed information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave forecast includes wave height and period.
These forecasts for French Bay are based on the GFS model and were created for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and other extreme sports activities. All data updates 4 times a day. Predictions are available in steps from 1 to 3 hours for up to 10 days.
Use professional weather parameters: wind barbs, weather fronts, isobars, and others. Study weather history for the past 14 years (2012-2026). Create sailing, hiking and biking routes with weather in each point.
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