Elliot Bay surf break

Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 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
19.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elliot Bay in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 24th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 27th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 27th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
N
0.6
N
0.3
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
1
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.8
N
0.6
NNE
0.8
N
0.3
NE
0.3
NNE
0.4
ENE
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)1214111414131312141313137866691387
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)667039144409086786458575711414749294713342136
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
35
NW
25
WNW
30
NW
25
WNW
5
SW
5
E
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
30
NW
10
WSW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
SW
5
NNW
20
NNW
10
W
5
NE
10
NE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:59AM
2.07
11:06PM
1.94
11:38AM
2.07
11:48PM
1.93
12:18PM
2.06
12:30AM
1.92
1:00PM
2.05
1:14AM
1.91
1:44PM
2.04
2:02AM
1.90
2:31PM
2.03
2:54AM
1.91
3:22PM
2.04
3:53AM
1.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:40PM
0.54
5:48AM
0.43
6:24PM
0.52
6:30AM
0.44
7:08PM
0.50
7:14AM
0.46
7:53PM
0.48
8:00AM
0.48
8:39PM
0.46
8:49AM
0.50
9:28PM
0.43
9:42AM
0.52
10:21PM
0.40
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:38--8:38-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232421232220182020192120171818191918191918
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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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