Ruakaka Surf Forecast

/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (35.91° S 174.46° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Ruakaka surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST

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

Today's Ruakaka sea temperature is 15.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruakaka this week:

The surf forecast for Ruakaka over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruakaka in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 9AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	9AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf	9AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful	9AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 6s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	S	ESE	NNE	ESE	E	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE
Period(s) (?)	10	12	11	11	11	11	10	10	10	10	10	3	7	4	5	9	10	9	6	6	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	2	8	7	7	7	7	6	6	4	2	2	1	10	42	7	2	6	15	224	228	215
Wind (km/h)	WSW	SW	WSW	W	WSW	NW	NW	WNW	WSW	WSW	SW	SSW	N	NNE	N	N	N	NNW	NNW	N	N
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		2:37PM 2.45	2:58AM 2.35		3:44PM 2.42		4:07AM 2.30	4:46PM 2.44		5:10AM 2.31	5:42PM 2.48		6:06AM 2.36		6:32PM 2.52	6:55AM 2.41		7:18PM 2.55	7:42AM 2.47		8:00PM 2.56
Low Tide / height (m)			8:48PM 0.85	9:14AM 0.74		9:55PM 0.85	10:19AM 0.73		10:57PM 0.81	11:20AM 0.68		11:53PM 0.73		12:14PM 0.61	12:43AM 0.65		1:01PM 0.55	1:28AM 0.59		1:44PM 0.53	2:10AM 0.55

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	6:20	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-
Sunset	-	6:13	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:17	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	7	4	7
Temp. °C	17	17	13	18	18	13	18	15	12	15	16	11	13	15	14	17	17	15	15	15	15
Feels °C (?)	13	13	11	16	15	11	14	12	9	11	11	9	9	10	11	13	13	12	14	14	15

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Ruakaka (moderate winds from the SW at Whangarei Aero Automatic Weather Station 18 km from Ruakaka). 0.1m 10s swell from the E with a 0.1m 12s groundswell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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.