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Puwheke Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puwheke Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Puwheke Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 25th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puwheke Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 107 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 98 | 281 | 361 | 326 | 338 | 293 | 316 | 306 | 316 | 336 | 377 | 408 | 1230 | 1039 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:36PM 1.96 | 6:00AM 1.89 | 6:33PM 2.00 | 6:59AM 1.94 | 7:25PM 2.06 | 7:51AM 2.00 | 8:13PM 2.10 | 8:37AM 2.05 | 8:55PM 2.11 | 9:20AM 2.07 | 9:35PM 2.10 | 9:59AM 2.07 | 10:11PM 2.06 | 10:35AM 2.04 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:19PM 0.57 | 11:41AM 0.50 | 12:16AM 0.52 | 12:37PM 0.46 | 1:07AM 0.46 | 1:24PM 0.42 | 1:52AM 0.40 | 2:07PM 0.39 | 2:33AM 0.36 | 2:46PM 0.38 | 3:11AM 0.34 | 3:24PM 0.40 | 3:47AM 0.35 | ||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | ||
| Sunset | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Offshore wind reported 18 km from Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks (light winds from the SW at Kaitaia Airport 18 km from Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks). 2.3m 11s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.5m 17s long period groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Puwheke Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Puwheke Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Puwheke Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puwheke Beach 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 (Puwheke Beach) 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 Puwheke Beach 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Puwheke Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 22 km (14 miles) away.
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