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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 5 pm Sunday 11 May 2025 NZST
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 Monday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 12th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 13th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 13th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motukahakaha and Paradise Bay over the next 12 days.
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 487 | 375 | 452 | 443 | 305 | 270 | 239 | 726 | 547 | 389 | 289 | 235 | 188 | 174 | 127 | 125 | 96 | 71 | 87 | 113 | 496 | 256 | 110 | 40 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 104 | 36 | 17 | 903 | 1263 | 1254 | 1679 | 745 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:08PM 1.86 | 7:14AM 1.83 | 7:47PM 1.91 | 7:53AM 1.84 | 8:25PM 1.94 | 8:31AM 1.84 | 9:04PM 1.94 | 9:10AM 1.82 | 9:43PM 1.93 | 9:48AM 1.79 | 10:23PM 1.90 | 10:29AM 1.75 | 11:05PM 1.87 | 11:12AM 1.71 | 11:50PM 1.85 | 12:00PM 1.67 | 12:38AM 1.83 | 12:54PM 1.65 | 1:30AM 1.84 | 1:55PM 1.66 | 2:25AM 1.87 | 2:58PM 1.70 | 3:22AM 1.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:13AM 0.45 | 1:29PM 0.27 | 1:54AM 0.43 | 2:07PM 0.25 | 2:33AM 0.42 | 2:45PM 0.25 | 3:13AM 0.43 | 3:23PM 0.26 | 3:53AM 0.45 | 4:03PM 0.29 | 4:34AM 0.48 | 4:44PM 0.33 | 5:18AM 0.51 | 5:27PM 0.36 | 6:06AM 0.53 | 6:14PM 0.40 | 6:58AM 0.52 | 7:07PM 0.43 | 7:54AM 0.48 | 8:04PM 0.44 | 8:52AM 0.41 | 9:05PM 0.43 | 9:49AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 |
| Sunset | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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