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Pataua surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
21.9° C
 (Which is 1.8°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pataua in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 15th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 18th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
E
2.3
E
1.9
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)9121311121111118889109101098888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2739443335242330717915619428738347611291027826665466253
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
NE
10
NNW
10
N
25
N
5
NNW
15
NNW
0
ENE
5
NNW
5
SW
0
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
E
10
SW
10
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
40
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		glassglassglassglassoffoffcross-
on		offcross-
on		ononcrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:54PM
1.69
4:39AM
1.68
4:48PM
1.65
5:34AM
1.69
5:41PM
1.65
6:25AM
1.74
6:32PM
1.68
7:14AM
1.79
7:20PM
1.72
7:59AM
1.86
8:06PM
1.76
8:42AM
1.92
8:49PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15PM
0.47
10:43AM
0.65
11:08PM
0.47
11:39AM
0.65
12:00AM
0.45
12:33PM
0.62
12:50AM
0.41
1:23PM
0.57
1:37AM
0.36
2:10PM
0.51
2:21AM
0.30
2:55PM
0.45
3:04AM
0.25
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-8:39--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:38--8:38--8:38-
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part cloud
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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clear
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------231141---1545151-
Temp. °C192119242422232220212220232319202019161718
Feels °C (?)182020222222232421222520232319201815101314
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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 12 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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