Elliot Bay surf break

Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZST
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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
19.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elliot Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Elliot Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elliot Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 9th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 9th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 9th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
4
!
!
0
1
2
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.8
NE
10
1.7
ENE
12
2
ENE
12
2.3
ENE
13
2.2
ENE
13
1.8
ENE
12
1.5
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
347
306
327
326
392
486
493
465
513
694
835
1216
1748
1556
954
603
376
263
198
150
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
N
10
W
25
WNW
35
WNW
40
SW
30
WSW
25
W
30
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:56AM1.92m
10:26PM2.00m
10:31AM1.88m
11:02PM1.96m
11:08AM1.84m
11:40PM1.91m
11:48AM1.80m
00:23AM1.87m
12:33PM1.76m
1:11AM1.84m
1:23PM1.73m
2:04AM1.84m
2:18PM1.73m
2:59AM1.86m
Low Tide
4:36PM0.43m
5:03AM0.56m
5:13PM0.48m
5:46AM0.61m
5:53PM0.53m
6:32AM0.64m
6:38PM0.58m
7:21AM0.66m
7:27PM0.62m
8:12AM0.66m
8:21PM0.64m
9:05AM0.64m
9:17PM0.64m
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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heavy rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
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5:36
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
2
3
2
1
1
15
4
6
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
18
19
16
17
16
16
15
16
13
16
16
16
16
18
16
17
17
17
17
17
16
15
15
11
10
10
11
9
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
0.2
N
10
1.6
ENE
8
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
13
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.8
NE
10
1.7
ENE
12
2
ENE
12
2.3
ENE
13
2.2
ENE
13
1.8
ENE
12
1.5
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
Energy kJ
361
347
306
8
326
2
14
493
465
513
694
835
1216
1748
1556
954
603
376
263
198
150
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
1.2
N
7
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
11
0.8
NW
7
0.2
N
13
0.8
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
13
11
11
130
9
4
2
64
14
67
16
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
S
5
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
4
2
4
4
10
4
4
1
2
12
11
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
N
6
1.3
NNW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
WSW
4
1
WNW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.3
S
4
Energy kJ
327
392
486
178
138
226
203
11
29
11
10
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
2
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
93
93
93
93
93
66
143
93
66
93
500
500
0
23
66
199
394
0
37
24
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
1
4
4
5
9
3
4
2
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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 16 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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