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Spirits Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
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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
19.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spirits Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 280 | 186 | 145 | 92 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:18PM1.93m | 1:00AM2.04m | 1:21PM1.83m | 2:05AM1.96m | 2:31PM1.76m | 3:11AM1.92m | 3:42PM1.74m | 4:15AM1.91m | 4:48PM1.78m | 5:11AM1.93m | 5:44PM1.84m | 6:01AM1.95m | 6:34PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.22m | 7:20AM0.42m | 7:39PM0.33m | 8:28AM0.46m | 8:46PM0.40m | 9:36AM0.46m | 9:54PM0.44m | 10:39AM0.42m | 10:56PM0.44m | 11:34AM0.36m | 11:51PM0.42m | 12:21PM0.29m | 00:40AM0.40m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 44 | 9 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | E 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
120 | 86 | 43 | 112 | 91 | 73 | 71 | 116 | 439 | 290 | 269 | 92 | 190 | 643 | 1279 | 1011 | 932 | 760 | 455 | 690 | 646 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 |
37 | 69 | 176 | 288 | 196 | 236 | 175 | 178 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 169 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 265 | 359 | 671 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 13 | E 9 | WSW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | N 15 | N 14 | N 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
38 | 74 | 68 | 6 | 58 | 40 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 37 | 176 | 57 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 |
151 | 232 | 171 | 53 | 51 | — | — | 110 | 280 | 186 | 145 | 25 | 27 | 40 | 3 | 35 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 12 | 36 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 11 | 94 | 208 | 219 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 15 | 84 | 15 |
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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.











