Raupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 19 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raupo Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
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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 (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.4
NE
1.7
NNE
1.9
NNE
2
NNE
2.1
NNE
2
NNE
2.1
NNE
2
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.9
NNE
2
NNE
2.5
NNE
3.5
NNE
3.5
N
3
N
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NNE
Period(s) (?)1313125667778777779910998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33394201280360420394468417379349384778158218421782400287184
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
E
15
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
30
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
50
NNE
30
NW
30
NW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:59AM
1.94
7:25PM
2.06
7:51AM
2.00
8:13PM
2.10
8:37AM
2.05
8:55PM
2.11
9:20AM
2.07
9:35PM
2.10
9:59AM
2.07
10:11PM
2.06
10:35AM
2.04
10:45PM
2.01
11:09AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:16AM
0.52
12:37PM
0.46
1:07AM
0.46
1:24PM
0.42
1:52AM
0.40
2:07PM
0.39
2:33AM
0.36
2:46PM
0.38
3:11AM
0.34
3:24PM
0.40
3:47AM
0.35
4:00PM
0.44
4:22AM
0.38
4:37PM
0.49
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Sunrise-6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:24
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------110146103619-22--
Temp. °C131314151616161616161616161717161716141616
Feels °C (?)1091010101111111211111212121281210111212
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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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