Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 22 Dec 2025 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
19.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raupo Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 25th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
1
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.8
N
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.6
N
0.4
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
Period(s) (?)1212121514141313135612135131266121210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4847464241369259895010750343333292814141314
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
20
NNW
20
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
NW
30
NW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:56AM
2.05
11:01PM
1.94
11:35AM
2.07
11:42PM
1.94
12:14PM
2.07
12:24AM
1.93
12:54PM
2.06
1:06AM
1.92
1:36PM
2.05
1:50AM
1.91
2:20PM
2.04
2:38AM
1.90
3:07PM
2.03
3:30AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
0.57
4:41AM
0.43
5:15PM
0.54
5:23AM
0.43
5:59PM
0.52
6:05AM
0.44
6:43PM
0.50
6:49AM
0.46
7:28PM
0.48
7:35AM
0.48
8:14PM
0.46
8:24AM
0.50
9:03PM
0.43
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-8:39--8:39--8:39--8:40--8:40--8:42--8:42-
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------4---213----25-
Temp. °C202219232320242320222218211917202017201917
Feels °C (?)192219222119232321232118201816171614161413
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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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