Elliot Bay surf break

Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 13 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
21.1° 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 Friday (Mar 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elliot Bay in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.2
E
0.6
N
0.6
N
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.4
N
0.4
NE
0.5
SE
0.6
ESE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.4
N
0.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)9888814136612911101818171716181418
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)109871547030919514412385504525577310916214420012723065103
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
ENE
10
S
10
SSE
15
E
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
S
10
SSE
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:29AM
1.73
3:29PM
1.69
4:35AM
1.73
4:32PM
1.68
5:39AM
1.77
5:41PM
1.71
6:35AM
1.84
6:46PM
1.78
7:25AM
1.93
7:40PM
1.88
8:11AM
2.03
8:30PM
1.98
8:56AM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:16AM
0.80
10:36PM
0.72
11:18AM
0.80
11:38PM
0.71
12:18PM
0.75
12:38AM
0.65
1:14PM
0.67
1:33AM
0.56
2:05PM
0.55
2:23AM
0.45
2:53PM
0.43
3:10AM
0.35
3:39PM
0.31
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24-
Sunset--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2---1----------------
Temp. °C222322222120172122182020181919192020182021
Feels °C (?)212424262116111718161918171717171717172021
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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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