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Spirits Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Spirits Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spirits Bay sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spirits Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spirits Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | W 12 | W 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | |
549 | 489 | 423 | 455 | 444 | 591 | 528 | 530 | 667 | 637 | 715 | 1284 | 2805 | 4287 | 722 | 550 | 359 | 280 | 210 | 150 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:31PM1.97m | 10:39AM1.82m | 11:13PM1.91m | 11:20AM1.75m | 11:57PM1.85m | 12:06PM1.68m | 00:44AM1.80m | 12:57PM1.62m | 1:35AM1.77m | 1:54PM1.59m | 2:29AM1.77m | 2:55PM1.61m | 3:23AM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:41AM0.47m | 4:51PM0.34m | 5:23AM0.53m | 5:34PM0.41m | 6:10AM0.59m | 6:19PM0.47m | 7:00AM0.63m | 7:09PM0.53m | 7:55AM0.63m | 8:04PM0.56m | 8:52AM0.59m | 9:02PM0.56m | 9:49AM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 18 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | WSW 14 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 549 | 214 | 203 | 455 | 444 | 591 | 528 | 530 | 337 | 637 | 715 | 1284 | 1439 | 1173 | 722 | 550 | 3898 | 2955 | 2734 | 3060 | 2525 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 20 | WSW 14 | N 6 | WSW 13 | N 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 208 | 8 | 8 | 229 | 208 | 393 | 393 | 357 | 39 | 328 | 158 | 427 | 9 | 619 | 744 | 87 | 359 | 280 | 210 | 150 | 139 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | N 15 | N 10 | WSW 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | WSW 20 | WNW 7 | W 9 | — | WSW 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 114 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 75 | 104 | 203 | — | 118 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | N 6 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | 489 | 423 | — | — | — | — | — | 667 | 136 | — | — | 2805 | 4287 | 3476 | 4570 | 16 | 10 | 37 | 9 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 627 | 657 | 17 | 70 | 17 | 84 | 84 | 101 | 84 | 61 | 0 | 11 |
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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 16 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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