Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
18.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 6th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 6th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 1st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
419
466
442
320
339
323
306
284
250
226
226
220
286
286
274
192
232
196
196
155
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
off
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
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
8:00AM2.03m
8:32PM2.07m
8:42AM2.02m
9:12PM2.07m
9:21AM1.99m
9:51PM2.06m
9:58AM1.96m
10:28PM2.03m
10:32AM1.92m
11:02PM2.00m
11:07AM1.88m
11:38PM1.96m
11:44AM1.84m
Low Tide
1:18AM0.44m
1:39PM0.33m
2:00AM0.44m
2:19PM0.33m
2:40AM0.45m
2:57PM0.35m
3:19AM0.48m
3:34PM0.39m
3:58AM0.52m
4:11PM0.43m
4:38AM0.56m
4:48PM0.48m
5:21AM0.61m
5:28PM0.53m
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
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part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
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5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:38
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
18
16
18
17
17
18
17
17
18
18
17
18
19
18
19
19
19
18
18
13
11
13
11
13
12
13
13
13
14
14
14
13
15
16
15
17
17
18
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
0.1
N
11
1.2
NE
8
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
9
9
10
17
4
4
14
3
3
3
10
2
3
274
192
2
196
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
7
7
6
6
6
2
2
2
2
4
10
3
9
2
4
4
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
5
5
5
2
2
3
4
4
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
170
419
466
442
320
339
323
306
284
250
226
226
220
286
286
232
196
155
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
42
42
242
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
9
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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