Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 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
20.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Friday (Dec 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 19th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 19th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 20th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
Period(s) (?)8161515151414141313131212121156141355
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64811091061551311861751211651171026969641066989848494
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
10
SW
15
W
25
W
15
W
20
W
25
W
10
WSW
5
W
20
W
10
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
1.74
8:06AM
1.85
8:09PM
1.76
8:48AM
1.90
8:51PM
1.79
9:28AM
1.93
9:32PM
1.80
10:08AM
1.96
10:13PM
1.80
10:48AM
1.97
10:53PM
1.79
11:27AM
1.97
11:35PM
1.77
12:06PM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43AM
0.34
2:13PM
0.52
2:25AM
0.30
2:56PM
0.49
3:06AM
0.27
3:38PM
0.46
3:46AM
0.25
4:19PM
0.44
4:26AM
0.24
5:00PM
0.43
5:06AM
0.26
5:41PM
0.42
5:46AM
0.29
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09
Sunset8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:38--
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cloud
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rain showers
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
---------1---------21
Temp. °C211521221723231819211722231923222023242122
Feels °C (?)161317181520191819191719201820212021222221
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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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