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Spirits Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 24 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spirits Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spirits Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 31st Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1194 | 2616 | 3212 | 3430 | 4105 | 2130 | 932 | 795 | 895 | 943 | 1639 | 1536 | 2089 | 1936 | 391 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:47PM 2.16 | 9:04AM 2.02 | 9:26PM 2.16 | 9:45AM 2.02 | 10:03PM 2.12 | 10:24AM 2.00 | 10:39PM 2.05 | 11:04AM 1.95 | 11:16PM 1.97 | 11:44AM 1.88 | 11:55PM 1.87 | 12:27PM 1.80 | 12:36AM 1.77 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:31PM 0.15 | 3:02AM 0.21 | 3:12PM 0.16 | 3:40AM 0.19 | 3:52PM 0.21 | 4:18AM 0.20 | 4:30PM 0.27 | 4:54AM 0.24 | 5:09PM 0.36 | 5:32AM 0.31 | 5:49PM 0.46 | 6:12AM 0.39 | 6:32PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
The wind is still cross-off at Spirits Bay (light winds from the E at CapeReingaAws 15 km from Spirits Bay). 0.6m 6s windswell from the E with a 0.3m 8s swell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 46 min ago
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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 12 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.
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