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Medlands Beach Surf Forecast
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Medlands Beach surfForecast / Great Barrier Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Medlands Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Medlands Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Medlands Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 8th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Medlands Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 308 | 345 | 371 | 177 | 177 | 181 | 122 | 87 | 44 | 28 | 32 | 103 | 118 | 104 | 61 | 52 | 58 | 63 | 126 | 196 | 253 | 598 | 816 | 2787 | 1724 | 844 | 479 | 1895 | 2805 | 1850 | 574 | 612 | 866 | 826 | 623 | 717 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:53AM 2.31 | 10:21PM 2.38 | 10:47AM 2.24 | 11:14PM 2.30 | 11:41AM 2.17 | 12:08AM 2.22 | 12:36PM 2.10 | 1:04AM 2.14 | 1:32PM 2.03 | 2:02AM 2.09 | 2:30PM 1.99 | 3:00AM 2.07 | 3:30PM 1.97 | 3:55AM 2.06 | 4:29PM 1.98 | 4:46AM 2.06 | 5:22PM 2.01 | 5:32AM 2.06 | 6:08PM 2.05 | 6:14AM 2.05 | 6:50PM 2.09 | 6:55AM 2.05 | 7:28PM 2.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:51PM 0.28 | 4:25AM 0.43 | 4:43PM 0.36 | 5:22AM 0.51 | 5:37PM 0.47 | 6:20AM 0.59 | 6:33PM 0.57 | 7:19AM 0.65 | 7:33PM 0.67 | 8:17AM 0.70 | 8:35PM 0.74 | 9:13AM 0.72 | 9:33PM 0.77 | 10:05AM 0.73 | 10:26PM 0.78 | 10:52AM 0.73 | 11:14PM 0.77 | 11:34AM 0.72 | 11:58PM 0.75 | 12:13PM 0.71 | 12:38AM 0.72 | 12:51PM 0.69 | 1:17AM 0.68 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Medlands Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Medlands Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Medlands Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Medlands Beach 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 (Medlands Beach) 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 Medlands Beach 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.
Medlands Beach is 87 km (54 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Great Barrier Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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