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Mangawhai Heads surf break

Mangawhai Heads surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 13 Mar 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
21.1° 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 Friday (Mar 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangawhai Heads in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 13th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 13th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
E
1
E
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)888881313138888181817161618888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)667455244140140845554292931316663969189103186218197
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
20
NNE
10
W
20
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
10
SSE
5
S
5
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoncross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crossglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:19PM
1.69
4:03AM
1.75
4:19PM
1.68
5:01AM
1.79
5:18PM
1.71
5:55AM
1.86
6:13PM
1.79
6:44AM
1.96
7:03PM
1.89
7:29AM
2.07
7:51PM
2.00
8:13AM
2.17
8:36PM
2.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:46PM
0.58
10:25AM
0.70
10:45PM
0.57
11:25AM
0.66
11:41PM
0.52
12:20PM
0.57
12:34AM
0.44
1:10PM
0.46
1:23AM
0.36
1:56PM
0.33
2:09AM
0.27
2:39PM
0.21
2:55AM
0.20
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-7:44--7:43--7:40--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35-
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C232321201917202017202018191917202018202117
Feels °C (?)232323191411161615191917181816181817202117
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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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