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Mangawhai Heads Surf Forecast
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Mangawhai Heads surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 11 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mangawhai Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mangawhai Heads sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mangawhai Heads this week:
The surf forecast for Mangawhai Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mangawhai Heads in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 12th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 12th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 13th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangawhai Heads over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | |
408 | 314 | 279 | 225 | 185 | 295 | 548 | 113 | 75 | 103 | 116 | 103 | 212 | 250 | 247 | 208 | 222 | 562 | 395 | 259 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:33AM1.90m | 3:04PM1.77m | 3:27AM1.95m | 4:01PM1.86m | 4:20AM2.02m | 4:56PM1.99m | 5:13AM2.10m | 5:50PM2.12m | 6:05AM2.19m | 6:42PM2.25m | 6:58AM2.25m | 7:33PM2.35m | 7:50AM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.50m | 9:18PM0.52m | 9:58AM0.41m | 10:14PM0.47m | 10:49AM0.29m | 11:10PM0.39m | 11:41AM0.18m | 00:06AM0.31m | 12:32PM0.08m | 1:00AM0.23m | 1:23PM0.00m | 1:54AM0.17m | 2:15PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
5 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | E 15 |
 kJ | 133 | 314 | 279 | 225 | 185 | 2 | 2 | 113 | 73 | 70 | 54 | 70 | 2 | 43 | 48 | 58 | 40 | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | ENE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | E 11 | N 14 | N 14 | E 9 | E 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ENE 11 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 104 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 93 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 13 | N 9 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | E 6 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 408 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 295 | 548 | 55 | 75 | 103 | 116 | 103 | 212 | 250 | 247 | 208 | 222 | 562 | 395 | 259 | 280 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 86 | 73 | 73 | 86 | 73 | 26 | 39 | 28 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 86 | 86 | 73 | 73 | 86 |
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Information about the Mangawhai Heads Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mangawhai Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mangawhai Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mangawhai Heads 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 (Mangawhai Heads) 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 Mangawhai Heads 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.
Mangawhai Heads is 46 km (29 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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