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Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Raupo Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNE swell with 3,186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NE swell.
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 Friday (May 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raupo Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 172mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thu 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | |
88 | 69 | 57 | 69 | 74 | 155 | 350 | 701 | 1227 | 1081 | 1647 | 2494 | 3141 | 954 | 650 | 1029 | 667 | 557 | 456 | 433 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 6:42AM1.95m | 7:20PM1.99m | 7:29AM1.94m | 8:05PM2.01m | 8:12AM1.93m | 8:47PM2.03m | 8:53AM1.92m | 9:27PM2.03m | 9:31AM1.92m | 10:04PM2.03m | 10:07AM1.91m | 10:40PM2.02m | 10:44AM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:01AM0.56m | 12:23PM0.43m | 00:49AM0.55m | 1:08PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.55m | 1:49PM0.43m | 2:15AM0.56m | 2:29PM0.43m | 2:55AM0.56m | 3:08PM0.44m | 3:36AM0.58m | 3:46PM0.46m | 4:18AM0.58m | 4:25PM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — |
 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 37 | 37 | 79 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | E 9 | N 13 | N 18 | N 18 | N 16 | N 16 | N 16 | — | — | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 88 | 69 | 57 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 19 | — | — | 954 | 650 | 1029 | 667 | 557 | 456 | 433 | 211 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 13 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 11 | NNE 10 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 36 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 938 | 647 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | W 7 | — | WNW 6 | N 15 | N 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 31 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 69 | 74 | 155 | 350 | 701 | 1227 | 1081 | 1647 | 2494 | 3141 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 37 | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 22 | 42 | 135 | 356 | 135 | 360 | 570 | 360 | 63 | 41 | 135 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 135 | 352 | 566 |
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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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