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Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 13 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
20.7° 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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 18th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 18th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
N
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)1010913121211888881010991010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)181814342828242332455895181245212284333256180169190
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
E
15
ENE
5
NW
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNE
0
N
10
NNE
5
NE
5
ENE
10
NW
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
0
ENE
10
NNE
10
ESE
25
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscrossglassoncrosscrosscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:50AM
1.83
5:00PM
1.84
5:49AM
1.81
5:52PM
1.79
6:45AM
1.82
6:46PM
1.78
7:37AM
1.85
7:38PM
1.79
8:25AM
1.91
8:27PM
1.83
9:10AM
1.97
9:13PM
1.89
9:52AM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
0.72
10:43PM
0.61
11:12AM
0.76
11:37PM
0.64
12:10PM
0.77
12:30AM
0.64
1:03PM
0.76
1:21AM
0.60
1:53PM
0.72
2:09AM
0.55
2:39PM
0.66
2:54AM
0.49
3:24PM
0.59
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:42
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Rain (mm)
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Feels °C (?)202019222221232223222424212019172121191816
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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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