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Forestry surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 04 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (Sep 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Forestry in the next 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Forestry over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 49 | 191 | 231 | 69 | 71 | 70 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 38 | 116 | 359 | 674 | 674 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:23PM 1.86 | 4:37AM 1.80 | 5:16PM 1.95 | 5:31AM 1.88 | 6:04PM 2.07 | 6:22AM 1.99 | 6:50PM 2.19 | 7:11AM 2.11 | 7:35PM 2.30 | 7:58AM 2.21 | 8:20PM 2.37 | 8:46AM 2.29 | 9:06PM 2.40 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:04AM 0.52 | 10:42PM 0.63 | 10:59AM 0.45 | 11:36PM 0.53 | 11:51AM 0.36 | 12:26AM 0.40 | 12:40PM 0.27 | 1:14AM 0.27 | 1:27PM 0.18 | 1:59AM 0.14 | 2:14PM 0.12 | 2:45AM 0.05 | 3:02PM 0.09 | ||||||||
Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
The wind is still cross-off at Forestry (light winds from the NW at Moirs Hill 30 km from Forestry). 0.1m 9s swell from the NE with a 0.1m 4s local chop from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
30 km away, 41 min ago
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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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