Elliot Bay surf break

Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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 most powerful waves expected at Elliot Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 9AM. 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 Powerful 9AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.3
E
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
916
844
617
237
221
274
295
245
238
226
183
329
320
354
256
243
237
223
183
173
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:24AM2.03m
7:56PM2.07m
8:06AM2.02m
8:36PM2.07m
8:45AM1.99m
9:15PM2.06m
9:22AM1.96m
9:52PM2.03m
9:56AM1.92m
10:26PM2.00m
10:31AM1.88m
11:02PM1.96m
11:08AM1.84m
Low Tide
1:43AM0.44m
2:04PM0.33m
2:25AM0.44m
2:44PM0.33m
3:05AM0.45m
3:22PM0.35m
3:44AM0.48m
3:59PM0.39m
4:23AM0.52m
4:36PM0.43m
5:03AM0.56m
5:13PM0.48m
5:46AM0.61m
5:53PM0.53m
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6:58
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
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5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:34
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
19
18
18
19
19
18
18
14
10
11
11
12
13
12
13
13
14
13
14
14
15
16
16
16
17
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.2
N
12
1.1
NE
7
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.1
E
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
8
0.2
N
12
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
41
11
41
11
128
221
274
2
30
60
11
11
9
2
2
256
243
237
223
183
173
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
10
9
10
14
8
16
14
3
12
12
19
9
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
14
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
16
0.2
N
15
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
17
17
20
17
17
2
9
2
12
2
3
2
4
4
4
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.3
E
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
170
916
844
617
237
117
93
295
245
238
226
183
329
320
354
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
82
93
113
174
93
93
93
93
106
93
93
93
93
93
93
93
93
93
66
93
93
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
9
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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