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Ruakaka Surf Forecast
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Ruakaka surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand
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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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruakaka in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruakaka over the next 12 days.
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 42 | 56 | 32 | 61 | 27 | 46 | 45 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 175 | 389 | 240 | 122 | 100 | 140 | 147 | 162 | 240 | 505 | 1139 | 1428 | 482 | 749 | 490 | 330 | 295 | 346 | 222 | 171 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:38PM 2.13 | 4:09AM 2.28 | 4:38PM 2.15 | 4:58AM 2.29 | 5:29PM 2.19 | 5:43AM 2.32 | 6:14PM 2.26 | 6:25AM 2.35 | 6:56PM 2.33 | 7:03AM 2.38 | 7:35PM 2.39 | 7:41AM 2.42 | 8:14PM 2.45 | 8:18AM 2.44 | 8:52PM 2.50 | 8:56AM 2.45 | 9:31PM 2.53 | 9:36AM 2.44 | 10:11PM 2.53 | 10:19AM 2.41 | 10:53PM 2.51 | 11:04AM 2.37 | 11:39PM 2.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:25AM 0.96 | 9:43PM 0.93 | 10:22AM 0.93 | 10:42PM 0.92 | 11:12AM 0.88 | 11:33PM 0.88 | 11:58AM 0.82 | 12:17AM 0.84 | 12:39PM 0.76 | 12:55AM 0.80 | 1:17PM 0.70 | 1:32AM 0.77 | 1:54PM 0.66 | 2:08AM 0.75 | 2:30PM 0.63 | 2:46AM 0.74 | 3:06PM 0.62 | 3:26AM 0.74 | 3:44PM 0.62 | 4:10AM 0.75 | 4:25PM 0.65 | 4:57AM 0.77 | 5:10PM 0.67 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 25 | 1 | - | - | 10 | 30 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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