Tapotupoto Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Northland)
| Name: | Tapotupoto Bay |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: S |
Tapotupoto Bay in Northland is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf Works best in offshore winds from the south. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north northeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of .
Overall Tapotupoto Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Tapotupoto Bay surf quality by season and Tapotupoto Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tapotupoto Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tapotupoto Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Herangi Beach | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Twilight Beach | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Scott Point | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Spirits Bay | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Te Paki | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tapotupoto Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4044 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4080 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4310 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4370 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4554 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tapotupoto Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Cape Maria van Diemen, New Zealand | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Te Hapua, New Zealand | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Te Hapua, New Zealand(2) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Houhora Harbour (Pukenui Wharf), New Zealand | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Houhora Harbour (Pukenui Wharf), New Zealand(2) | 35 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tapotupoto Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 345 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 367 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 371 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 372 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 514 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tapotupoto Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Houhora (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ahipara (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
| Third closest city location | Taipa (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kerikeri (New Zealand) | 89 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Waimate North (New Zealand) | 90 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Tapotupoto Bay is Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in New Zealand, which is 87 km (54 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Tapotupoto Bay is Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand, 143 km (89 miles) away.
