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Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 10 Feb 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
21.1° C
 (Which is 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 Friday (Feb 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 13th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 13th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
NE
0.8
ENE
0.6
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)1571313181616157777712121299999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)422135351048613111025019611657334948284157382841
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
10
ENE
10
N
5
S
30
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:41PM
1.70
3:26AM
1.65
3:35PM
1.62
4:28AM
1.61
4:36PM
1.58
5:32AM
1.62
5:40PM
1.59
6:32AM
1.68
6:38PM
1.63
7:24AM
1.77
7:30PM
1.70
8:09AM
1.87
8:16PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:03PM
0.50
9:30AM
0.70
9:59PM
0.55
10:33AM
0.74
11:01PM
0.56
11:39AM
0.74
12:02AM
0.53
12:39PM
0.68
12:57AM
0.46
1:32PM
0.60
1:45AM
0.37
2:18PM
0.49
2:29AM
0.28
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--
Sunset-8:27--8:25--8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21-
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202120202120212221222222201918201919202018
Feels °C (?)192121202120202021242425171311141315171716
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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.

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