Elliot Bay surf break

Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 30 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
21.0° 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 Saturday (Jan 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elliot Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 31st Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 31st Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 6th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1
N
0.9
N
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.8
NE
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)121111101011119991210101918117871212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18326828725723323718294731061921291156898137188341215628781
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
5
SE
5
SE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
S
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
5
SW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
2.02
6:56AM
2.11
7:18PM
2.07
7:58AM
2.20
8:20PM
2.14
8:55AM
2.27
9:16PM
2.19
9:47AM
2.32
10:08PM
2.21
10:34AM
2.33
10:55PM
2.21
11:19AM
2.31
11:40PM
2.17
12:00PM
2.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:04AM
0.40
1:44PM
0.52
2:06AM
0.36
2:44PM
0.46
3:04AM
0.31
3:39PM
0.41
3:55AM
0.27
4:29PM
0.36
4:42AM
0.27
5:16PM
0.34
5:26AM
0.29
5:59PM
0.34
6:09AM
0.35
Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45
Sunset8:31--8:31--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:28--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201921212019222122232119221720201920191821
Feels °C (?)182022212120222223222017191519191716151820
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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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