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Pataua Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Pataua surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pataua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pataua sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pataua this week:
The surf forecast for Pataua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pataua in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pataua over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 372 | 407 | 542 | 1014 | 2417 | 2200 | 676 | 727 | 649 | 901 | 902 | 1363 | 1392 | 900 | 555 | 637 | 940 | 9876 | 12736 | 11383 | 13826 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:45PM 1.99 | 9:56AM 1.90 | 10:25PM 1.94 | 10:36AM 1.82 | 11:06PM 1.87 | 11:17AM 1.75 | 11:51PM 1.80 | 12:02PM 1.67 | 12:39AM 1.74 | 12:51PM 1.61 | 1:32AM 1.69 | 1:47PM 1.57 | 2:28AM 1.69 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:56AM 0.34 | 4:10PM 0.25 | 4:36AM 0.40 | 4:50PM 0.32 | 5:18AM 0.48 | 5:32PM 0.39 | 6:04AM 0.55 | 6:18PM 0.46 | 6:53AM 0.61 | 7:08PM 0.51 | 7:48AM 0.64 | 8:03PM 0.54 | 8:46AM 0.63 | |||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 2 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | |
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Information about the Pataua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pataua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pataua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pataua 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 (Pataua) 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 Pataua 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.
Pataua is 18 km (11 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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