Ruakaka Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.91° S 174.46° E

Ruakaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ruakaka sea temperature is
15.4°C
0.2° 

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


Ruakaka surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 391 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 7th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 7th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 7th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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2
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1
1
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0
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0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
300
359
322
249
190
125
91
74
101
48
39
50
48
52
54
54
50
52
58
61
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
NE
0
W
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
N
5
NNE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
S
5
SE
10
E
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:39PM2.51m
6:08AM2.38m
6:34PM2.56m
7:03AM2.45m
7:24PM2.61m
7:54AM2.53m
8:11PM2.63m
8:41AM2.60m
8:56PM2.62m
9:27AM2.64m
9:38PM2.59m
10:10AM2.65m
10:18PM2.54m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.65m
11:53PM0.66m
12:16PM0.59m
00:47AM0.57m
1:09PM0.53m
1:38AM0.50m
1:57PM0.49m
2:24AM0.44m
2:42PM0.49m
3:07AM0.43m
3:24PM0.52m
3:49AM0.44m
4:07PM0.59m
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Temp °C
18
18
13
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18
16
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19
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Feels °C
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15
15
16
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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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