Ruakaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.91° S 174.46° E

Ruakaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ruakaka sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.8° 

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


Ruakaka surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 365 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruakaka in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 18th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
14
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
11
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.4
NE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.3
NE
12
1.8
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.1
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
26
27
25
24
23
23
23
21
19
16
16
37
14
14
21
346
365
136
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
NNW
10
NW
15
N
25
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:52AM2.68m
9:09PM2.74m
9:37AM2.70m
9:51PM2.68m
10:19AM2.67m
10:31PM2.61m
10:59AM2.61m
11:10PM2.52m
11:39AM2.51m
11:50PM2.42m
12:21PM2.40m
00:30AM2.33m
Low Tide
2:36AM0.40m
2:51PM0.42m
3:19AM0.40m
3:34PM0.50m
4:00AM0.46m
4:17PM0.61m
4:41AM0.55m
5:00PM0.73m
5:22AM0.67m
5:43PM0.85m
6:04AM0.80m
6:28PM0.96m
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6:24
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
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6:10
6:12
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6:13
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6:15
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Temp °C
13
16
15
12
16
16
12
15
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17
14
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12
Feels °C
9
11
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10
13
12
10
11
11
10
13
13
12
13
9
9
8
8
7
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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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