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Ninety Mile Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ninety Mile Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ninety Mile Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ninety Mile Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ninety Mile Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ninety Mile Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninety Mile Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
459 | 257 | 362 | 1138 | 647 | 480 | 324 | 973 | 2384 | 2795 | 1438 | 1127 | 706 | 553 | 761 | 1048 | 1229 | 1174 | 3301 | 3051 | 2358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 4:07AM3.01m | 4:41PM2.87m | 5:19AM3.03m | 5:48PM2.91m | 6:20AM3.10m | 6:49PM3.01m | 7:12AM3.18m | 7:39PM3.14m | 7:56AM3.26m | 8:21PM3.27m | 8:35AM3.32m | 8:58PM3.37m | 9:12AM3.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:37PM1.09m | 10:25AM1.05m | 10:54PM1.09m | 11:37AM0.98m | 00:04AM0.98m | 12:38PM0.83m | 1:02AM0.82m | 1:27PM0.67m | 1:49AM0.68m | 2:09PM0.54m | 2:30AM0.57m | 2:47PM0.45m | 3:07AM0.52m | 3:23PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — |
 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 459 | 257 | 205 | 1138 | 647 | 480 | 324 | 973 | 2384 | 2795 | 1438 | 1127 | 706 | 450 | 349 | 1048 | 1229 | 439 | 3301 | 3051 | 2358 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | SW 12 | — | — | N 12 | WSW 18 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 179 | 362 | — | 19 | 24 | 60 | 244 | — | — | 3 | 31 | 197 | 553 | 761 | 278 | 386 | 1174 | 100 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 8 | SW 7 | — | SW 21 | SSW 8 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | N 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 8 | — | 18 | 26 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 3 | 90 | 103 | 169 | — | 369 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 237 | 58 | 41 | 21 | — | — | 104 | 295 | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 220 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
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Information about the Ninety Mile Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ninety Mile Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ninety Mile Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ninety Mile Beach 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 (Ninety Mile Beach) 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 Ninety Mile Beach 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 Ninety Mile Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 42 km (26 miles) away.
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