Surf Forecasts:
Spirits Bay surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, NE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spirits Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Spirits Bay in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 21 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | WSW 15 | NE 12 | E 5 | E 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:17PM1.74m | 3:31AM1.89m | 4:16PM1.82m | 4:28AM1.94m | 5:14PM1.93m | 5:25AM1.99m | 6:11PM2.05m | 6:21AM2.05m | 7:06PM2.16m | 7:17AM2.10m | 8:00PM2.25m | 8:12AM2.13m | 8:53PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.41m | 9:20PM0.53m | 10:00AM0.33m | 10:21PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.24m | 11:21PM0.43m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:20AM0.36m | 12:44PM0.06m | 1:17AM0.28m | 1:38PM-0.01m | 2:13AM0.22m | 2:31PM-0.05m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 14 |
3827 | 2547 | 1560 | 1014 | 799 | 1230 | 848 | 508 | 904 | 636 | 957 | 756 | 610 | 585 | 434 | 299 | 733 | 498 | 3433 | 2325 | 2519 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | WSW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | WSW 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | NNE 8 | WSW 21 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
20 | 54 | 38 | 51 | 356 | 62 | 44 | 356 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 90 | 395 | 553 | 380 | 23 | 180 | 33 | 33 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 21 | WSW 20 | ESE 8 | SW 22 | WSW 19 | E 8 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | ESE 6 | NE 12 | E 5 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 13 |
2 | 2 | 9 | 75 | 53 | 18 | 148 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | S 4 | SW 9 | SSW 4 |
18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 101 | 19 | 336 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 84 | 84 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 628 | 84 | 86 | 415 | 86 |
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Information about the Spirits Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spirits Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spirits Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spirits Bay 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 (Spirits Bay) 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 Spirits Bay 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Spirits Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 45 km (28 miles) away.










