Ruakaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.91° S 174.46° E

Ruakaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ruakaka sea temperature is
17.4°C
1.2° 

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


Ruakaka surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Nov 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 3rd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 5th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 5th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
1:16PM2.64m
1:39AM2.45m
2:16PM2.56m
2:39AM2.37m
3:18PM2.51m
3:44AM2.32m
4:18PM2.50m
4:49AM2.32m
5:13PM2.50m
5:48AM2.36m
6:05PM2.51m
6:40AM2.42m
6:54PM2.50m
Low Tide
6:51AM0.49m
7:29PM0.63m
7:50AM0.56m
8:29PM0.66m
8:50AM0.62m
9:32PM0.66m
9:52AM0.66m
10:33PM0.64m
10:54AM0.68m
11:29PM0.60m
11:52AM0.67m
00:21AM0.56m
12:44PM0.64m
1:09AM0.53m
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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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