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Mangawhai Heads surf break

Mangawhai Heads surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
20.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangawhai Heads in the next 12 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 28th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 31st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 31st Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
N
1
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
N
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)101212101091212121110111010119910999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3126253129304710991222232240194145141738496836288
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
10
NE
15
ENE
5
E
5
E
10
NE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
ENE
5
NNE
5
NE
5
NE
5
N
5
NE
10
NE
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		onglassglassglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:05AM
2.00
3:24PM
2.02
4:09AM
2.01
4:28PM
2.00
5:14AM
2.06
5:33PM
2.01
6:17AM
2.12
6:36PM
2.05
7:17AM
2.21
7:35PM
2.10
8:11AM
2.28
8:30PM
2.14
9:02AM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23AM
0.45
9:55PM
0.28
10:29AM
0.47
10:59PM
0.27
11:37AM
0.44
12:03AM
0.23
12:42PM
0.38
1:04AM
0.17
1:43PM
0.31
2:01AM
0.11
2:39PM
0.23
2:54AM
0.08
3:30PM
0.17
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39-
Sunset--8:34--8:32--8:32--8:31--8:30--8:30--8:30
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192020192121192121191919192222222222212219
Feels °C (?)191918192121192121202121202323242323232418
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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 12 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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