Taupo Bay surf break

Taupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 NZST
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Taupo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taupo Bay sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taupo Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Taupo Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taupo Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
E
7
1.2
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
163
147
211
473
509
240
264
164
291
298
291
243
257
220
264
277
360
292
298
322
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:51AM2.37m
7:24PM2.36m
7:35AM2.36m
8:08PM2.40m
8:16AM2.34m
8:51PM2.42m
8:55AM2.32m
9:31PM2.42m
9:32AM2.28m
10:08PM2.39m
10:09AM2.25m
10:44PM2.35m
10:47AM2.21m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.62m
1:01PM0.53m
1:21AM0.61m
1:44PM0.51m
2:03AM0.62m
2:25PM0.51m
2:44AM0.65m
3:04PM0.54m
3:23AM0.70m
3:41PM0.57m
4:03AM0.74m
4:17PM0.63m
4:43AM0.77m
4:53PM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
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5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
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Temp °C
17
18
18
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
19
19
16
16
16
14
12
12
12
13
14
13
13
13
15
14
14
15
15
15
15
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.2
N
13
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.2
N
10
1.2
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
Energy kJ
192
163
147
13
174
109
93
8
164
291
298
291
243
2
10
2
2
292
298
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
15
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
22
25
11
17
9
10
11
17
16
14
2
12
3
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
16
0.2
NNE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.2
N
15
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
Energy kJ
21
8
7
5
17
6
17
6
2
2
4
2
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
4
1.3
ENE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
E
7
1
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
8
211
473
509
240
264
102
53
257
220
264
277
360
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
10
7
41
23
64
64
56
23
50
23
23
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
18
50
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Taupo Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taupo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Taupo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taupo 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 (Taupo 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 Taupo 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 Taupo Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 61 km (38 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Whangarei which is 99 km (61 miles) away

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