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Oakura Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Oakura Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oakura Bay sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oakura Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Oakura Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oakura Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
232 | 357 | 275 | 145 | 170 | 170 | 199 | 220 | 218 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:31AM2.40m | 9:06PM2.53m | 9:26AM2.41m | 10:00PM2.55m | 10:20AM2.39m | 10:54PM2.52m | 11:15AM2.34m | 11:49PM2.45m | 12:10PM2.27m | 00:45AM2.37m | 1:06PM2.18m | 1:41AM2.29m | 2:03PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM0.32m | 3:11PM0.11m | 3:43AM0.30m | 4:02PM0.12m | 4:38AM0.32m | 4:55PM0.17m | 5:34AM0.36m | 5:48PM0.25m | 6:30AM0.40m | 6:42PM0.34m | 7:25AM0.45m | 7:38PM0.43m | 8:19AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 15 | — | ENE 8 | E 14 | ENE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | NE 14 | — | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — |
 kJ | 23 | 4 | — | 68 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 240 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 47 | — | 13 | 30 | 15 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | N 10 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | N 12 | — | — | N 12 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 232 | 357 | 275 | 145 | 170 | 170 | 199 | 220 | 218 | 210 | — | 247 | 371 | 572 | 509 | 515 | 703 | 882 | 2100 | 1535 | 1819 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 42 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 161 |
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Information about the Oakura Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Oakura Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oakura Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oakura Bay 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 (Oakura Bay) 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 Oakura Bay 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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