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Pataua Surf Forecast
/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /
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Pataua surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 19 May 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
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pataua this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pataua in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pataua over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 12 | NNE 7 | |
221 | 206 | 200 | 170 | 181 | 163 | 229 | 229 | 284 | 430 | 390 | 424 | 397 | 551 | 408 | 1057 | 1229 | 1249 | 1735 | 841 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:22PM2.28m | 9:39AM2.10m | 10:16PM2.25m | 10:34AM2.03m | 11:11PM2.20m | 11:32AM1.95m | 00:08AM2.12m | 12:32PM1.87m | 1:05AM2.04m | 1:34PM1.80m | 2:03AM1.96m | 2:37PM1.77m | 3:00AM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03PM-0.06m | 3:39AM0.13m | 3:57PM-0.02m | 4:35AM0.16m | 4:51PM0.05m | 5:32AM0.21m | 5:47PM0.14m | 6:30AM0.26m | 6:45PM0.24m | 7:30AM0.30m | 7:44PM0.33m | 8:28AM0.33m | 8:44PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ENE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NE 16 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
 kJ | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 397 | 551 | 408 | 1057 | 1229 | 1249 | 988 | 841 | 397 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | — | ESE 14 | E 14 | E 13 | — | N 12 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 13 | E 11 | ENE 13 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | — | — | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | 20 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 67 | 2 | 183 | 86 | 29 | — | — | 10 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | E 11 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 221 | 206 | 200 | 170 | 181 | 163 | 229 | 229 | 284 | 430 | 390 | 424 | — | — | — | 22 | 115 | 172 | 1735 | 353 | 669 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 126 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 16 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 242 |
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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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