Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point Surf Forecast

/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.72° S 173.08° E)

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Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 17 Nov 2025 NZDT

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Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point sea temperature is 18.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point this week:

The surf forecast for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Tue 18th Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf	10AM (Wed 19th Nov)	6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful	10AM (Wed 19th Nov)	6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).
	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	3	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	9	9	6	9	9	9	10	10	10	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	10	10	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	87	272	92	288	247	305	674	674	554	448	356	266	221	221	186	211	211	262	268	373	380
Wind (km/h)	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NNE	E	WNW	W	WNW	ENE	NE	E	E	ESE	E	NE	NE	NNE	N	N	N
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		6:44PM 1.82		7:21AM 1.83		7:26PM 1.83	8:02AM 1.89		8:06PM 1.85	8:41AM 1.94		8:45PM 1.86	9:19AM 1.97		9:24PM 1.86	9:57AM 1.98		10:02PM 1.84	10:36AM 1.96		10:41PM 1.81
Low Tide / height (m)	12:40PM 0.51		1:04AM 0.33		1:26PM 0.49	1:44AM 0.29		2:07PM 0.46	2:22AM 0.26		2:47PM 0.44	2:59AM 0.24		3:27PM 0.42	3:37AM 0.24		4:06PM 0.43		4:15AM 0.25	4:45PM 0.45

	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
Sunrise	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-
Sunset	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:13	-	-	8:14	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:16	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	11	5	16	13	12	11	2	2	2
Temp. °C	19	18	18	19	19	18	21	20	18	20	20	20	18	19	19	19	19	19	20	19	19
Feels °C (?)	16	15	16	18	19	19	21	19	19	21	20	22	18	19	18	18	17	17	21	20	20

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The above surf forecast table for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point 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 (Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point) 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 Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point 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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