Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Raupo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raupo Bay sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raupo Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Raupo Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 12 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 6th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 6th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 6th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)14141413141414131313131212121212111111108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2182151451411451561468989875652494848464140393519
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ENE
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
W
15
NW
10
W
10
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:01PM
2.25
11:33AM
2.38
11:53PM
2.23
12:22PM
2.35
12:42AM
2.18
1:09PM
2.29
1:28AM
2.11
1:54PM
2.20
2:15AM
2.03
2:38PM
2.10
3:03AM
1.95
3:23PM
2.00
3:54AM
1.88
4:10PM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:38AM
0.22
5:15PM
0.35
5:26AM
0.26
6:03PM
0.36
6:12AM
0.33
6:49PM
0.39
6:58AM
0.41
7:34PM
0.42
7:43AM
0.49
8:18PM
0.46
8:31AM
0.58
9:04PM
0.52
9:21AM
0.65
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24-
Sunset--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:43
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1---------------
Temp. °C192019192121192222182223192425212423202324
Feels °C (?)181917182021191918171920182121192221212222
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Information about the Raupo Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Raupo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Raupo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raupo Bay 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 (Raupo Bay) 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 Raupo Bay 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 Raupo Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 20 km (12 miles) away.

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