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Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 24 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
18.9° C
 (Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Nov 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 24th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 27th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)10999911111111111111101010999998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2352252161181212974875485936285713972742231321138684626137
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
SE
10
E
20
E
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
5
N
10
N
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
W
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:16AM
1.94
11:21PM
1.77
11:57AM
1.90
12:03AM
1.72
12:39PM
1.86
12:49AM
1.67
1:24PM
1.84
1:40AM
1.63
2:13PM
1.83
2:37AM
1.63
3:06PM
1.83
3:39AM
1.66
4:01PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
0.48
5:35AM
0.32
6:09PM
0.51
6:16AM
0.37
6:55PM
0.54
7:01AM
0.42
7:44PM
0.54
7:50AM
0.47
8:37PM
0.51
8:45AM
0.50
9:33PM
0.46
9:45AM
0.50
10:30PM
0.37
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23-
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cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918202119212119212120222220212120222120
Feels °C (?)191918182018202019202021212121212120212021
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Information about the Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point Surf forecast

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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 7 km (4 miles) away.

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