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Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 NZST
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Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay sea temperature is
15.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 17th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 17th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 17th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 12 days.

Hourly12 Days
Northland Surf
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Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Mon
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
0
1
1
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
1.5
N
2
NW
3
NW
1.1
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
2.2
ESE
3
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)10579118812111010101010101010121212127910101010101010111112131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)68152447154433265727310186649596111104837014520119625247114931207108398186479069966312809741595343019872310
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
30
NNE
20
WNW
40
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
30
SE
30
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffglassoffoffcross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:48PM
2.05
12:15PM
1.86
12:35AM
2.01
1:10PM
1.85
1:27AM
1.96
2:09PM
1.84
2:24AM
1.91
3:13PM
1.85
3:26AM
1.87
4:17PM
1.89
4:31AM
1.86
5:21PM
1.94
5:34AM
1.87
6:21PM
2.01
6:33AM
1.90
7:16PM
2.07
7:29AM
1.94
8:07PM
2.12
8:20AM
1.96
8:54PM
2.14
9:09AM
1.96
9:39PM
2.14
9:55AM
1.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
0.25
6:10AM
0.23
6:22PM
0.31
7:00AM
0.23
7:16PM
0.37
7:54AM
0.24
8:16PM
0.43
8:52AM
0.25
9:21PM
0.47
9:53AM
0.24
10:28PM
0.47
10:56AM
0.22
11:33PM
0.44
11:56AM
0.18
12:35AM
0.38
12:53PM
0.14
1:31AM
0.32
1:46PM
0.10
2:22AM
0.27
2:34PM
0.09
3:10AM
0.24
3:21PM
0.11
3:55AM
0.23
Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Mon
28
Sunrise--7:30--7:28--7:28--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:22
Sunset5:31--5:32--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39--
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Rain (mm)
-171------1---------1111222-1--------
Temp. °C151414151315151014141113141012131112141313141213141314141315151415161516
Feels °C (?)12111088111181212911127910910118687810910101012131214151414

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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5 km/h
NNE
15.0
15.8
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay 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 (Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay) 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 Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 54 km (34 miles) away.

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