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Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 06 Mar 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
20.7° C
 (Which is 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 Friday (Mar 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 6th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 12th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 11th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 106mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Tue night).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
2.3
E
3.5
E
4
E
4
E
3.5
E
3
E
2.5
E
2.2
E
Period(s) (?)1110109991212121015161679999101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)163926461585841363550727578469185526062715224516311232947
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
SW
5
SE
10
NE
5
NNW
0
SSE
15
NE
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
E
15
SE
40
ESE
45
E
55
ESE
50
ESE
50
SE
45
SE
20
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:30PM
2.17
10:48AM
2.21
11:12PM
2.14
11:26AM
2.15
11:50PM
2.09
12:03PM
2.07
12:28AM
2.01
12:38PM
1.98
1:05AM
1.93
1:14PM
1.89
1:45AM
1.85
1:53PM
1.80
2:31AM
1.78
2:37PM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:59AM
0.32
5:27PM
0.30
5:39AM
0.37
6:05PM
0.34
6:18AM
0.43
6:42PM
0.39
6:58AM
0.51
7:20PM
0.47
7:40AM
0.60
8:00PM
0.55
8:25AM
0.68
8:45PM
0.63
9:17AM
0.75
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
Sunrise-7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18-
Sunset--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:50--7:49--7:47--7:45
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------274343113--
Temp. °C171818181818181919191919191919181919192324
Feels °C (?)161716171717181817181717151313101212132122
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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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