Ruakaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.91° S 174.46° E

Ruakaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ruakaka sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.5° 

Ruakaka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ruakaka surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, NE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruakaka this week:

The surf forecast for Ruakaka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruakaka in the next 16 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 10th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 10th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruakaka over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
19
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
17
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
15
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
14
0.4
NE
14
0.3
NE
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
22
22
19
9
8
8
8
8
8
10
10
12
10
37
34
48
52
27
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
NW
5
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
10
W
5
SW
5
S
10
SE
10
WSW
15
W
15
W
20
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:01AM2.49m
1:37PM2.48m
1:59AM2.43m
2:45PM2.44m
3:04AM2.38m
3:53PM2.46m
4:14AM2.38m
4:58PM2.52m
5:22AM2.42m
5:57PM2.60m
6:21AM2.49m
6:51PM2.68m
Low Tide
7:14AM0.67m
7:47PM0.84m
8:16AM0.70m
8:54PM0.85m
9:23AM0.70m
10:03PM0.82m
10:30AM0.65m
11:08PM0.73m
11:34AM0.56m
00:07AM0.63m
12:30PM0.46m
1:01AM0.52m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Ruakaka Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ruakaka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruakaka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruakaka 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 (Ruakaka) 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 Ruakaka 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.

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