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The Bluff-South Side surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 NZST
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The Bluff-South Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bluff-South Side sea temperature is 18.7°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.8 °C)
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The Bluff-South Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bluff-South Side sea temperature is 18.7°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-South Side this week:

The surf forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-South Side in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 28th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 12 days.

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Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2.4
SW
4
SW
0.6
NNW
6
SSW
5.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)14141414151514141313121414141314141316141414151515151515141414171981412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)278530094550549750203746278521401479120492910361233127093387811191086245319561550197224182204229419941695142199297814843377100124700
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
20
S
30
S
30
SSW
25
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
SE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
15
SE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:31PM
2.28
10:40AM
2.17
11:08PM
2.24
11:19AM
2.11
11:50PM
2.18
12:02PM
2.02
12:38AM
2.11
12:54PM
1.94
1:35AM
2.05
1:57PM
1.87
2:40AM
2.03
3:11PM
1.86
3:50AM
2.07
4:26PM
1.92
4:56AM
2.16
5:33PM
2.04
5:56AM
2.27
6:31PM
2.20
6:49AM
2.37
7:24PM
2.35
7:39AM
2.45
8:12PM
2.46
8:26AM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:39AM
0.36
4:53PM
0.24
5:19AM
0.42
5:34PM
0.31
6:04AM
0.49
6:20PM
0.39
6:57AM
0.56
7:14PM
0.47
7:59AM
0.60
8:18PM
0.52
9:09AM
0.59
9:28PM
0.53
10:19AM
0.50
10:37PM
0.48
11:23AM
0.36
11:41PM
0.38
12:19PM
0.20
12:39AM
0.27
1:10PM
0.06
1:31AM
0.17
1:58PM
-0.03
2:21AM
0.11
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09
Sunset5:51--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:40--5:39--
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Rain (mm)
-1-------1----1111-2----------------
Temp. °C181716171617171618181617171718181716161617161616161516161617171617171616
Feels °C (?)141311121213141213141212111214141210101213121214141314141314131314131313

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the The Bluff-South Side Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bluff-South Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bluff-South Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bluff-South Side 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 (The Bluff-South Side) 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 The Bluff-South Side 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 The Bluff-South Side, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 21 km (13 miles) away.

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