Ngunguru Bar Surf Break

Ngunguru Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.64° S 174.52° E

Issued: 5 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ngunguru Bar sea temperature is
17.8° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Ngunguru Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ngunguru Bar surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ENE swell.

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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
4
0.6
E
5
0.8
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.5
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
128
86
53
36
17
16
16
12
29
16
56
171
163
190
190
161
201
311
325
380
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
SSW
15
SE
10
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
N
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
15
NNE
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:24AM2.37m
11:55PM2.49m
12:15PM2.28m
00:45AM2.39m
1:08PM2.19m
1:34AM2.29m
2:03PM2.12m
2:25AM2.19m
3:01PM2.07m
3:16AM2.11m
3:58PM2.06m
4:08AM2.06m
4:52PM2.07m
Low Tide
5:17PM0.30m
5:56AM0.38m
6:08PM0.41m
6:46AM0.42m
6:59PM0.51m
7:35AM0.46m
7:52PM0.59m
8:25AM0.50m
8:47PM0.66m
9:17AM0.53m
9:45PM0.70m
10:10AM0.56m
10:40PM0.71m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
1
22
18
5
13
1
13
Temp °C
13
15
14
17
19
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
16
16
14
15
16
16
16
16
12
Feels °C
11
13
13
15
18
15
16
13
15
12
11
10
13
14
13
14
14
11
12
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
14
0.6
E
5
0.8
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.5
E
9
Energy kJ
168
128
86
53
36
17
16
16
12
4
16
56
171
163
190
190
161
201
311
325
380
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
16
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
13
0.9
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
NNE
5
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
1
5
6
12
12
5
5
4
4
1
13
3
60
15
5
5
24
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
18
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
NW
4
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
13
0.4
N
6
0.1
E
14
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
6
1
5
4
4
4
1
4
1
4
9
4
15
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NW
3
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.3
SE
2
0.3
ESE
3
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
1.1
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.2
NNW
6
0.7
SE
4
1.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
1
2
29
21
28
75
80
107
14
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
4
4
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
374
134
134
77
77
77
369
79
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
2
4
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
4
4
7
6
6
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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