Forestry surf break

Forestry surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 04 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Forestry surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Forestry sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Forestry this week:

The surf forecast for Forestry over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Forestry in the next 12 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 6th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.8
ESE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
Period(s) (?)9816151414141314141413131313131212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1509012711515315315313013614210386875856522626454423
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
5
NW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
N
5
ENE
10
NE
0
WSW
10
S
0
S
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglasscross-
on
glassononglasscross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:46PM
2.24
9:22AM
2.43
9:40PM
2.24
10:13AM
2.43
10:32PM
2.21
11:02AM
2.40
11:23PM
2.16
11:50AM
2.32
12:13AM
2.08
12:38PM
2.22
1:04AM
2.00
1:24PM
2.11
1:55AM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:08AM
-0.00
3:46PM
0.15
4:01AM
0.00
4:38PM
0.14
4:51AM
0.04
5:29PM
0.15
5:41AM
0.12
6:18PM
0.19
6:29AM
0.23
7:05PM
0.25
7:18AM
0.34
7:52PM
0.32
8:07AM
0.46
Sun
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunrise--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15
Sunset8:42--8:42--8:42--8:42--8:42--8:42--8:42--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211820201921201823241822231824241925251925
Feels °C (?)201921192021201922251620201721201822221824
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Information about the Forestry Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Forestry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Forestry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Forestry 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 (Forestry) 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 Forestry 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.

Forestry is 63 km (39 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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