Ngunguru Bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZST
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Ngunguru Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ngunguru Bar sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ngunguru Bar this week:

The surf forecast for Ngunguru Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ngunguru Bar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ngunguru Bar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
!
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.9
N
3
NNW
1.9
N
1.5
N
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)101091413131212121111141414131269878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58439421757342626814810471242316366556492821441430243201
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NNW
40
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
1.87
4:13AM
2.02
4:33PM
1.95
5:07AM
2.12
5:33PM
2.07
5:58AM
2.23
6:26PM
2.20
6:48AM
2.33
7:17PM
2.33
7:37AM
2.41
8:07PM
2.44
8:26AM
2.45
8:57PM
2.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:27AM
0.71
9:45PM
0.67
10:23AM
0.61
10:43PM
0.57
11:16AM
0.48
11:36PM
0.46
12:06PM
0.33
12:27AM
0.35
12:55PM
0.20
1:16AM
0.26
1:43PM
0.10
2:05AM
0.21
2:30PM
0.04
2:56AM
0.21
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-6:00--5:59--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52-
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thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-4--4-----1--1-1312---
Temp. °C212118201815191915201916191918202016181916
Feels °C (?)192017181612141413171715181817151414141512
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Information about the Ngunguru Bar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ngunguru Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ngunguru Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ngunguru Bar 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 (Ngunguru Bar) 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 Ngunguru Bar 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.

Ngunguru Bar is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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