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Elliot Bay surf break

Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Elliot Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elliot Bay sea temperature is
21.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elliot Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Elliot Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elliot Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 21st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 21st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 20th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 176mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
E
3
E
2.5
E
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
E
3
NNE
2.3
N
1.4
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)9999999899910109991010101016
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20301592114619001353101611631240874340293257268175110816767676879
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
40
E
35
ESE
40
E
30
E
25
E
30
ENE
30
NE
20
NW
30
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
20
W
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononcross-
on		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:21PM
1.94
9:56AM
2.08
10:04PM
1.98
10:36AM
2.12
10:46PM
2.00
11:16AM
2.14
11:28PM
2.01
11:56AM
2.13
12:11AM
2.01
12:37PM
2.12
12:55AM
1.99
1:20PM
2.09
1:42AM
1.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:02AM
0.43
4:33PM
0.53
4:44AM
0.39
5:17PM
0.47
5:25AM
0.36
6:00PM
0.42
6:07AM
0.36
6:43PM
0.39
6:51AM
0.38
7:26PM
0.37
7:36AM
0.41
8:11PM
0.36
8:25AM
0.46
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33
Sunset8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:36--
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1953142667681------------
Temp. °C202020202122222324252024242018181520201722
Feels °C (?)161616151921212124231822211712121115141419
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Information about the Elliot Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Elliot Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Elliot Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elliot 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 (Elliot 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 Elliot 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 Elliot Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Whangarei which is 51 km (32 miles) away.

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