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Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 03 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Thursday (Sep 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wed 10 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4405 | 3778 | 2697 | 1581 | 1421 | 1602 | 1721 | 3398 | 4110 | 5650 | 6019 | 5161 | 4191 | 4443 | 4857 | 3372 | 1874 | 1193 | 898 | 649 | 1349 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:49AM 2.76 | 7:17PM 3.00 | 7:41AM 2.97 | 8:00PM 3.24 | 8:25AM 3.19 | 8:40PM 3.48 | 9:05AM 3.41 | 9:19PM 3.68 | 9:43AM 3.59 | 9:57PM 3.82 | 10:21AM 3.71 | 10:37PM 3.88 | 11:00AM 3.75 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:44AM 1.22 | 1:06PM 1.06 | 1:35AM 0.97 | 1:53PM 0.80 | 2:17AM 0.69 | 2:34PM 0.54 | 2:56AM 0.43 | 3:13PM 0.31 | 3:34AM 0.22 | 3:51PM 0.15 | 4:13AM 0.08 | 4:30PM 0.07 | 4:54AM 0.05 | 5:11PM 0.11 | ||||||||
Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wed 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 16 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Continuing clean conditions at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes (light winds from the SSE at Kaitaia Airport 21 km from Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes). 2.7m 16s long period groundswell from the SW with a 1.9m 16s long period groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
21 km away, 1 h 24 min ago
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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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