Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes this week:

The surf forecast for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes in the next 12 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 3rd Jan)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 4th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 3rd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.3
WSW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)871413121091817161514141313121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1781762614241013490353528692793715581588545480272272324319314228
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
S
5
NE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
3.44
10:10AM
3.71
10:34PM
3.55
10:59AM
3.81
11:23PM
3.59
11:46AM
3.83
12:10AM
3.56
12:32PM
3.76
12:55AM
3.47
1:15PM
3.62
1:39AM
3.33
1:58PM
3.44
2:23AM
3.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:33PM
0.57
3:56AM
0.45
4:24PM
0.44
4:46AM
0.36
5:14PM
0.38
5:34AM
0.33
6:02PM
0.39
6:19AM
0.37
6:49PM
0.45
7:04AM
0.48
7:36PM
0.55
7:48AM
0.63
8:20PM
0.67
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45-
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-634-----------------
Temp. °C201817181918202019202019212119202018202018
Feels °C (?)191514151515181919202020212120191716181716
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Information about the Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes 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 (Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes) 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 Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 44 km (27 miles) away.

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