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Paparahi Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 21 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paparahi Point this week:
The surf forecast for Paparahi Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paparahi Point in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paparahi Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 45 | 44 | 74 | 0 | 1051 | 1956 | 3606 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:46PM 1.96 | 6:02AM 1.85 | 6:39PM 2.02 | 6:55AM 1.89 | 7:27PM 2.06 | 7:44AM 1.92 | 8:11PM 2.09 | 8:29AM 1.94 | 8:52PM 2.08 | 9:12AM 1.95 | 9:31PM 2.05 | 9:53AM 1.93 | 10:10PM 1.99 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:23AM 0.27 | 12:03AM 0.40 | 12:19PM 0.23 | 12:56AM 0.33 | 1:09PM 0.20 | 1:44AM 0.27 | 1:56PM 0.18 | 2:28AM 0.23 | 2:39PM 0.19 | 3:09AM 0.21 | 3:20PM 0.22 | 3:48AM 0.21 | 4:01PM 0.27 | ||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 22 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Offshore wind reported 37 km from Paparahi Point (light winds from the ESE at Whangarei Aero Automatic Weather Station 37 km from Paparahi Point). 0.3m 8s swell from the NE to make surfable waves.- Cross-off wind 18 km from Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks has become light (light winds from the SE at Kaitaia Airport). Waves should be turning clean at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. 1.7m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 1.6m 15s groundswell, also from the SW and a 1.4m 7s swell, also from the S. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Paparahi Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paparahi Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Paparahi Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paparahi Point 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 (Paparahi Point) 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 Paparahi Point 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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