Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 02 Apr 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
21.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raupo Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Raupo Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 8th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raupo Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)7778888999999910111111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)209208197266350277243267286326395388482474419571540521407400400
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
30
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
NNE
20
NNE
5
NNW
5
SW
5
WNW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
2.11
10:13AM
2.13
10:39PM
2.12
10:52AM
2.10
11:19PM
2.10
11:29AM
2.04
11:55PM
2.06
12:03PM
1.98
12:30AM
2.00
12:37PM
1.91
1:05AM
1.93
1:12PM
1.84
1:43AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:10PM
0.30
3:27AM
0.35
3:51PM
0.29
4:07AM
0.37
4:29PM
0.30
4:45AM
0.41
5:05PM
0.34
5:23AM
0.47
5:41PM
0.40
6:03AM
0.53
6:18PM
0.47
6:45AM
0.60
6:58PM
0.55
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--
Sunset-7:21--7:20--7:19--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918191918202019202019202019212019212118
Feels °C (?)141314151415171717171616161715191920232217
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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 16 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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