Ruakaka Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Northland, New Zealand)
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Ruakaka Surf Guide
Ruakaka in Northland is a fairly exposed beach break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the west northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the east southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Rarely crowded here.
Ruakaka Spot Info
Type: | Rating: |
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
inconsistent | 15.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Ruakaka:
The best conditions reported for surf at Ruakaka occur when a East-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.
What's the best time of year to surf Ruakaka (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Ruakaka Location Map
Interactive Ruakaka surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail.

Sunday, 14 August 2022, 22:26 Local Time
Sun | Monday 15 | |||
9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
Wave (m) | ||||
Period (s) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||
Wind State | cross- off |
off | glass | glass |
Tides at Ruakaka
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Swell History at Ruakaka
Surf stats for Ruakaka, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Ruakaka
Wind stats for Ruakaka, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Ruakaka:
- Closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy5 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy172 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy341 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy367 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon375 mi