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Long Bay Reef surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Long Bay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Bay Reef sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Bay Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Long Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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 kJ (?) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 115 | 211 | 241 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | glass | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:59PM 2.98 | 10:21AM 3.00 | 10:47PM 2.99 | 11:10AM 2.96 | 11:36PM 2.96 | 12:01PM 2.89 | 12:28AM 2.90 | 12:55PM 2.79 | 1:23AM 2.82 | 1:52PM 2.71 | 2:24AM 2.74 | 2:53PM 2.64 | 3:31AM 2.71 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:57PM 0.40 | 4:16AM 0.44 | 4:43PM 0.37 | 5:04AM 0.47 | 5:31PM 0.39 | 5:57AM 0.55 | 6:22PM 0.45 | 6:55AM 0.65 | 7:17PM 0.54 | 7:58AM 0.73 | 8:16PM 0.63 | 9:02AM 0.79 | 9:21PM 0.71 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
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Information about the Long Bay Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Long Bay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Bay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Bay Reef 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 (Long Bay Reef) 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 Long Bay Reef 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.
Long Bay Reef is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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