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Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 10 Feb 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
21.4° 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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.6
NE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
1.2
ESE
1
E
0.8
SE
0.5
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)1514139181616677713121212121097119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3837555115412718117636627917312177724551269162545562
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
ENE
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
10
SE
20
E
20
E
15
E
10
E
10
N
0
WSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
1.69
3:17AM
1.64
3:26PM
1.61
4:18AM
1.61
4:26PM
1.57
5:20AM
1.62
5:28PM
1.58
6:20AM
1.67
6:26PM
1.62
7:12AM
1.75
7:18PM
1.69
7:57AM
1.85
8:05PM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
0.48
9:21AM
0.68
9:49PM
0.53
10:22AM
0.72
10:49PM
0.55
11:27AM
0.72
11:50PM
0.52
12:27PM
0.68
12:45AM
0.45
1:20PM
0.59
1:33AM
0.37
2:07PM
0.49
2:18AM
0.29
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19-
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rain showers
clear
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thunderstorm
rain showers
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clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202220222120222321222321212117222117222317
Feels °C (?)202221212020212222242524211813171614192015
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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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