Ruakaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.91° S 174.46° E

Ruakaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ruakaka sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.1° 

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


Ruakaka surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NE swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruakaka in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
1
NE
7
1.3
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
12
17
17
11
4
4
6
9
8
12
13
12
20
88
163
88
71
132
135
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
WSW
10
W
15
SW
10
W
10
WNW
10
SW
5
W
5
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
N
10
WSW
10
SW
10
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:47PM2.25m
4:52AM2.17m
5:39PM2.29m
5:47AM2.21m
6:26PM2.35m
6:36AM2.27m
7:09PM2.42m
7:21AM2.34m
7:51PM2.50m
8:05AM2.42m
8:31PM2.56m
8:48AM2.49m
9:10PM2.61m
Low Tide
10:49PM1.10m
11:15AM0.97m
11:41PM1.03m
12:06PM0.89m
00:29AM0.93m
12:51PM0.79m
1:13AM0.83m
1:31PM0.71m
1:56AM0.73m
2:09PM0.65m
2:36AM0.65m
2:48PM0.61m
clear
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mod rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:58
5:59
5:59
6:00
 mm
6
1
Temp °C
16
12
15
14
12
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17
13
15
16
13
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16
11
14
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13
Feels °C
12
10
12
10
10
13
15
12
13
13
11
12
13
11
14
14
8
9
10
8
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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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