Pakiri beach surf break

Pakiri beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 26 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Pakiri beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pakiri beach sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pakiri beach this week:

The surf forecast for Pakiri beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pakiri beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 27th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 2nd Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 3rd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pakiri beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
0.6
NE
0.5
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
1.3
ENE
0.8
NNE
0.7
ENE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
Period(s) (?)1010888101067778101010111010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1524171515171514420011138291151633491388660222336
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
S
5
E
10
SSW
20
ENE
30
E
25
E
20
ESE
5
ESE
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SE
5
W
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
NE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrossglassglassoffcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossglassoffoffcross-
off
glassglassonglassglassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:11PM
2.05
3:55AM
2.09
4:18PM
2.01
5:03AM
2.11
5:25PM
2.01
6:07AM
2.16
6:29PM
2.06
7:05AM
2.22
7:26PM
2.11
7:57AM
2.29
8:18PM
2.17
8:44AM
2.33
9:06PM
2.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
0.32
10:18AM
0.49
10:45PM
0.34
11:26AM
0.47
11:50PM
0.32
12:31PM
0.41
12:51AM
0.27
1:29PM
0.33
1:46AM
0.22
2:21PM
0.25
2:37AM
0.18
3:08PM
0.19
3:23AM
0.17
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--
Sunset-8:04--8:02--8:00--8:00--7:59--7:57--7:55-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192019212319202019202217191916192017191918
Feels °C (?)191920212319181615182214151513172017171718
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Information about the Pakiri beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pakiri beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pakiri beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pakiri 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 (Pakiri 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 Pakiri 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.

Pakiri beach is 59 km (37 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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