Forestry surf break

Forestry surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 09 Feb 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
21.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Feb 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 7AM. 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 Sunday (Feb 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 9th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 15th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 15th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 93mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
N
0.4
NE
0.3
N
0.5
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
1.1
E
0.4
NNE
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.1
NNE
1.3
E
1.3
ENE
1.5
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)888815101499981667778891010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3533232517233439615915383159277340295155228258450307
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
5
E
5
SSE
15
E
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NE
25
SW
20
SW
15
W
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
glassglassononglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:15AM
1.97
1:30PM
1.97
2:02AM
1.89
2:16PM
1.87
2:53AM
1.83
3:07PM
1.79
3:49AM
1.79
4:02PM
1.74
4:47AM
1.78
5:00PM
1.74
5:44AM
1.82
5:56PM
1.77
6:37AM
1.89
6:48PM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:29AM
0.46
7:54PM
0.40
8:16AM
0.56
8:41PM
0.48
9:07AM
0.65
9:32PM
0.54
10:02AM
0.70
10:27PM
0.56
11:01AM
0.71
11:24PM
0.54
12:00PM
0.68
12:18AM
0.49
12:54PM
0.61
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52-
Sunset--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:17
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rain showers
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heavy rain
heavy rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172222192121202223202221212224222118172120
Feels °C (?)172222202021222122212020202325222315131817
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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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