Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 26 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
20.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Monday (Dec 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 28) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 29th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 29th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 30th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
1
NNW
1
N
0.6
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
N
0.5
NE
0.6
NNE
1.9
ENE
1.9
E
1.2
ENE
1.7
NNE
2.5
NNE
3
N
1.9
N
1.2
N
1
NNW
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)12135667787687889887888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)50344976301175731422664411573708211552501163114847376
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
N
25
NNW
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
E
20
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
40
NNE
20
NNW
20
NW
20
W
10
W
5
WNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:58PM
2.04
4:29AM
1.94
4:54PM
2.05
5:34AM
2.00
5:55PM
2.07
6:40AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:49AM
0.46
7:28PM
0.48
7:35AM
0.48
8:14PM
0.46
8:24AM
0.50
9:03PM
0.43
9:17AM
0.52
9:56PM
0.40
10:17AM
0.53
10:53PM
0.37
11:22AM
0.53
11:54PM
0.33
12:28PM
0.50
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16-
Sunset--8:40--8:42--8:42--8:42--8:43--8:43--8:43
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--4112----134-12312----
Temp. °C192223191918161819182021182020192021182121
Feels °C (?)202121191816151615151821171715161718182020
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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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