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Pataua surf break

Pataua surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
15.3° C
 (Which is 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 (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pataua in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 21st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
1
NW
1.3
NNW
1.5
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.1
N
0.3
ESE
0.7
NNE
1.2
N
1.6
N
1.7
N
1.6
N
1.3
N
1.3
N
1.6
N
Period(s) (?)131312121246676613645666666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2111101810471151947127196123374165222214150206398
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
N
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:17PM
1.90
2:39AM
1.77
3:24PM
1.88
3:47AM
1.75
4:28PM
1.89
4:50AM
1.77
5:25PM
1.92
5:46AM
1.81
6:14PM
1.96
6:36AM
1.86
6:58PM
2.00
7:20AM
1.91
7:39PM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35PM
0.46
8:59AM
0.35
9:43PM
0.48
10:05AM
0.36
10:48PM
0.45
11:05AM
0.34
11:44PM
0.39
11:59AM
0.31
12:33AM
0.33
12:47PM
0.28
1:16AM
0.27
1:30PM
0.27
1:56AM
0.22
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--
Sunset-6:13--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------25---------458
Temp. °C171713181914181612151611141514161616151516
Feels °C (?)1213111616101413910118101010111212131315
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Pataua (moderate winds from the SW at Whangarei Aero Automatic Weather Station 16 km from Pataua). 0.1m 10s swell from the E with a 0.1m 12s groundswell from the NE and a 0.1m 13s groundswell from the N. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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16 km away, 1 h 24 min ago

28 km/h
SW
0.0
15.3
Air / Water (°C)
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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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