Surf Forecasts:
Ruakaka surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruakaka over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 13 | E 13 | SE 10 | NE 12 |
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 kJ | 16 | 16 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 326 | 129 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:59AM2.61m | 11:10PM2.52m | 11:39AM2.51m | 11:50PM2.42m | 12:21PM2.40m | 00:30AM2.33m | 1:08PM2.30m | 1:14AM2.24m | 2:03PM2.23m | 2:05AM2.16m | 3:04PM2.20m | 3:05AM2.12m | 4:04PM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.73m | 5:22AM0.67m | 5:43PM0.85m | 6:04AM0.80m | 6:28PM0.96m | 6:49AM0.91m | 7:16PM1.04m | 7:38AM0.99m | 8:09PM1.09m | 8:32AM1.04m | 9:09PM1.10m | 9:31AM1.04m | 10:09PM1.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | 16 | 16 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 220 | 326 | 129 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 11 | ENE 12 | ESE 12 | NNW 7 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | NNE 8 | NW 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NW 6 | N 6 | NE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | N 11 | SE 13 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 13 | NNW 8 | SE 13 | — | NE 10 | ESE 11 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 6 | E 13 | — | NE 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | WSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 4 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 45 | 121 | 364 | 85 | 83 | 127 | 85 | 63 | 35 | 89 | 120 | 45 | 23 | 32 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 220 | 61 | 414 | 428 | 30 | 91 | 137 | 174 | 235 | 324 | 414 | 101 | 319 | 148 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 414 | 431 | 414 |
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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).
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