Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 03 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
19.7° 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 Saturday (Jan 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay in the next 12 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 3rd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 5th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)898171616161514141413141414131313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)67829696135251236275338268239229236253198123123121827846
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
W
10
SSW
5
SE
10
NE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NE
10
S
5
SSW
5
W
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
glassglassoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:15PM
2.02
8:57AM
2.20
9:10PM
2.05
9:48AM
2.24
10:02PM
2.05
10:38AM
2.25
10:54PM
2.02
11:26AM
2.21
11:44PM
1.96
12:13PM
2.14
12:34AM
1.89
12:59PM
2.04
1:25AM
1.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:16PM
0.27
2:34AM
0.01
3:11PM
0.21
3:27AM
-0.02
4:04PM
0.17
4:17AM
-0.01
4:55PM
0.16
5:06AM
0.04
5:44PM
0.18
5:54AM
0.12
6:32PM
0.22
6:42AM
0.23
7:19PM
0.28
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-8:42--8:42--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:43-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11-------------------
Temp. °C192016202018212019212019212119232418262720
Feels °C (?)161714181918191819201920192119222417242421
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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.

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