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Spirits Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spirits Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spirits Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 11 | 2 | 4 | 52 | 955 | 1386 | 1612 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 31 | 136 | 229 | 309 | 329 | 395 | 179 | 125 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:21AM 1.74 | 4:12PM 1.86 | 4:33AM 1.74 | 5:17PM 1.90 | 5:38AM 1.79 | 6:12PM 1.96 | 6:32AM 1.86 | 6:59PM 2.02 | 7:19AM 1.93 | 7:40PM 2.07 | 8:00AM 1.99 | 8:17PM 2.09 | 8:39AM 2.03 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:18PM 0.56 | 9:44AM 0.41 | 10:31PM 0.55 | 10:52AM 0.40 | 11:35PM 0.48 | 11:52AM 0.35 | 12:29AM 0.40 | 12:43PM 0.30 | 1:15AM 0.31 | 1:28PM 0.26 | 1:55AM 0.24 | 2:08PM 0.24 | 2:32AM 0.19 | 2:46PM 0.24 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 10 | 1 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
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Information about the Spirits Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spirits Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Spirits Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spirits Bay 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 (Spirits Bay) 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 Spirits Bay 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 Spirits Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 45 km (28 miles) away.
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