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Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 17 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
21.3° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 135mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly near gales.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
2.2
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.4
E
2.5
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
3
ENE
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
4
ENE
4.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.4
N
2
N
1.4
N
1.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)1099798899999991011121111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20818319752910098667981113187616461497131720582419401024881624988449348147
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
ENE
15
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
45
ESE
50
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
ENE
55
E
15
N
30
W
30
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.83
9:10AM
1.97
9:13PM
1.89
9:52AM
2.03
9:57PM
1.94
10:32AM
2.08
10:40PM
1.98
11:12AM
2.12
11:22PM
2.00
11:52AM
2.14
12:04AM
2.01
12:32PM
2.13
12:47AM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:53PM
0.72
2:09AM
0.55
2:39PM
0.66
2:54AM
0.49
3:24PM
0.59
3:37AM
0.43
4:08PM
0.53
4:19AM
0.39
4:52PM
0.47
5:00AM
0.36
5:35PM
0.42
5:42AM
0.36
6:18PM
0.39
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-8:42--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39-
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clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212120191918181819202020212123232222202019
Feels °C (?)212120151412131112161616191821252019161515
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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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