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Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay Surf Forecast
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Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 23 Oct 2025 NZDT
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 Friday (Oct 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 24th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 28th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 28th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 30 | 64 | 138 | 44 | 25 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 41 | 32 | 22 | 15 | 23 | 99 | 773 | 665 | 569 | 538 | 419 | 161 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:42PM 1.91 | 10:11AM 1.97 | 10:19PM 1.87 | 10:49AM 1.94 | 10:57PM 1.82 | 11:28AM 1.89 | 11:36PM 1.75 | 12:10PM 1.83 | 12:17AM 1.68 | 12:54PM 1.77 | 1:03AM 1.62 | 1:44PM 1.72 | 1:56AM 1.57 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:42PM 0.35 | 3:55AM 0.21 | 4:20PM 0.37 | 4:32AM 0.24 | 4:58PM 0.42 | 5:10AM 0.30 | 5:38PM 0.48 | 5:50AM 0.36 | 6:21PM 0.54 | 6:32AM 0.42 | 7:07PM 0.60 | 7:19AM 0.48 | 8:00PM 0.63 | ||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 47 | 25 | 13 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
The wind is still cross-off at Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay (light winds from the W at Tokerau Beach wx 27 km from Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay). 0.8m 4s local chop from the NNW with a 0.7m 7s swell from the NNE and a 0.2m 12s groundswell from the N. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
27 km away, 1 h 2 min ago
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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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