Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 25 May 2026 NZST
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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
18.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 1st Jun)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
ENE
11
3.5
ENE
10
2.4
NE
10
2
NE
10
1.7
NE
10
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.9
NE
4
0.2
NNE
11
1.8
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
3
NE
8
5
NE
10
3.5
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2556
2304
1159
784
535
328
260
194
163
156
107
84
80
38
32
11
228
696
1279
4448
2500
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
E
15
ESE
10
SE
5
ENE
5
S
5
S
5
NNW
5
E
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
45
NE
45
NE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:42PM1.92m
4:10AM2.02m
4:42PM1.90m
5:02AM1.99m
5:39PM1.92m
5:53AM1.96m
6:32PM1.95m
6:42AM1.95m
7:20PM1.99m
7:29AM1.94m
8:05PM2.01m
8:12AM1.93m
8:47PM2.03m
8:53AM1.92m
Low Tide
9:15PM0.52m
9:52AM0.46m
10:12PM0.55m
10:44AM0.45m
11:09PM0.56m
11:35AM0.44m
00:01AM0.56m
12:23PM0.43m
00:49AM0.55m
1:08PM0.42m
1:33AM0.55m
1:49PM0.43m
2:15AM0.56m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
2
32
21
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
15
15
16
15
15
15
14
15
15
16
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
11
12
13
15
13
14
16
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ENE
11
2.4
NE
10
2
NE
10
1.7
NE
10
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
16
3.5
NNE
10
Energy kJ
1798
1159
784
535
328
260
194
163
156
107
84
80
38
11
11
3
6
5
20
2500
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
11
0.9
E
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
16
Energy kJ
119
177
41
38
54
64
61
38
18
17
7
6
3
6
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
3
3
7
2
2
2
9
9
12
8
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
ENE
11
3.5
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
3
0.9
NE
4
1.4
NE
5
1.8
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
3
NE
8
5
NE
10
Energy kJ
2556
2304
2
32
94
228
696
1279
4448
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
22
22
0
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
22
41
135
360
505
585
568
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
6
6
9
4
4
9
8
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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