Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 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
20.8° 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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 14th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 18th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.3
N
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.7
N
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
2.4
E
1.8
ENE
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)10913121211588889109910109898
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18143428282422224855102149231281278315307294761505270
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
W
5
NNE
0
N
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
S
10
E
10
NE
10
ESE
30
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
1.67
5:15AM
1.65
5:20PM
1.64
6:11AM
1.68
6:15PM
1.65
7:04AM
1.74
7:07PM
1.68
7:52AM
1.81
7:55PM
1.73
8:36AM
1.88
8:40PM
1.79
9:18AM
1.95
9:22PM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:18AM
0.67
10:49PM
0.49
11:18AM
0.70
11:43PM
0.49
12:16PM
0.69
12:37AM
0.46
1:10PM
0.65
1:26AM
0.40
1:59PM
0.58
2:12AM
0.34
2:44PM
0.51
2:55AM
0.27
3:26PM
0.44
3:35AM
0.22
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--
Sunset-8:44--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202120232322212221222219202019212120191918
Feels °C (?)202122232223232423232117181717212121151313
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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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