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Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay Surf Forecast
/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /
Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay Surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
The cross-on wind has turned onshore at Tauranga Bay (light winds from the N at Kaeo Radar Automatic Weather Station 9 km from Tauranga Bay).
19 km away, 36 min ago
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 Tuesday (May 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 30th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 30th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 30th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 405 | 388 | 275 | 232 | 344 | 249 | 213 | 227 | 144 | 103 | 80 | 59 | 51 | 157 | 320 | 280 | 330 | 259 | 184 | 141 | 101 | 98 | 67 | 71 | 46 | 66 | 251 | 298 | 754 | 603 | 755 | 878 | 661 | 324 | 136 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:54PM 1.61 | 4:08AM 1.75 | 4:47PM 1.68 | 4:56AM 1.79 | 5:36PM 1.77 | 5:42AM 1.84 | 6:22PM 1.88 | 6:29AM 1.89 | 7:08PM 1.97 | 7:15AM 1.95 | 7:54PM 2.06 | 8:03AM 1.98 | 8:42PM 2.12 | 8:52AM 2.00 | 9:30PM 2.16 | 9:42AM 1.99 | 10:21PM 2.16 | 10:35AM 1.96 | 11:13PM 2.15 | 11:31AM 1.91 | 12:08AM 2.11 | 12:31PM 1.86 | 1:05AM 2.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:43AM 0.51 | 9:55PM 0.58 | 10:32AM 0.44 | 10:48PM 0.55 | 11:18AM 0.35 | 11:39PM 0.50 | 12:04PM 0.27 | 12:28AM 0.44 | 12:49PM 0.18 | 1:16AM 0.37 | 1:35PM 0.11 | 2:05AM 0.31 | 2:22PM 0.06 | 2:54AM 0.27 | 3:10PM 0.04 | 3:45AM 0.25 | 3:59PM 0.05 | 4:37AM 0.25 | 4:51PM 0.08 | 5:32AM 0.26 | 5:45PM 0.14 | 6:30AM 0.27 | 6:42PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Summary | cloudy | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | risk thund- der | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | rain shwrs |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Low °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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