Elliot Bay surf break

Elliot Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 08 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
20.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elliot Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Elliot Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elliot Bay in the next 16 days are 9.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 8th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 8th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 12th Apr)30ft (9.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
3
3
!
2
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
!
!
1
2
2
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.6
N
2
N
2.1
N
2
NNE
1.9
NNE
2.2
NE
4
ENE
6
ENE
7
ENE
8
ENE
7.5
ENE
4
ENE
2.4
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)9914161515141313141414141211111010141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8037349882002206517261376168448641442720537246312091550431482901609434678678495
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
35
SE
50
SE
55
ESE
55
ESE
40
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
W
15
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:36AM
1.84
12:07AM
1.87
12:15PM
1.78
12:51AM
1.81
1:00PM
1.73
1:44AM
1.77
1:52PM
1.69
2:44AM
1.76
2:52PM
1.68
3:46AM
1.79
3:58PM
1.71
4:45AM
1.85
5:05PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
0.55
6:56AM
0.67
7:08PM
0.61
7:47AM
0.72
7:59PM
0.67
8:43AM
0.74
8:57PM
0.69
9:42AM
0.73
9:57PM
0.68
10:40AM
0.67
10:58PM
0.63
11:36AM
0.58
11:56PM
0.55
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--
Sunset-6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---------12112411--1--29
Temp. °C212119192019202019192122212119202018191818
Feels °C (?)222119191919171715121515172018171714151413
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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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