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Spirits Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Spirits Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spirits Bay sea temperature is
19.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Jan 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
N
0.6
W
0.6
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NE
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
1
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010109141312121111812118101099999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)353330561642492091677571508696126273334332199338338249
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
10
ENE
15
ENE
0
SSE
10
NNE
15
N
5
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
S
5
SSE
5
SW
5
SE
10
ENE
10
ENE
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
on		glasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:36PM
1.76
4:23AM
1.68
4:30PM
1.69
5:22AM
1.68
5:27PM
1.66
6:19AM
1.71
6:23PM
1.67
7:12AM
1.77
7:15PM
1.71
8:00AM
1.84
8:03PM
1.77
8:44AM
1.92
8:48PM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:02PM
0.48
10:25AM
0.69
10:56PM
0.51
11:25AM
0.72
11:51PM
0.50
12:24PM
0.70
12:45AM
0.47
1:18PM
0.65
1:34AM
0.41
2:07PM
0.59
2:19AM
0.34
2:51PM
0.52
3:02AM
0.27
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--
Sunset-8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:43-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------111-11----125
Temp. °C222320212220232322242421222321222321222219
Feels °C (?)222322212222232223252423242523232423232218
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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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