Taipa Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 01 May 2026 NZST
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Taipa Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taipa Bay sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taipa Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Taipa Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taipa Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 3rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 3rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 2nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
8
2
E
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
615
439
365
402
385
385
353
318
316
322
344
361
323
260
285
267
354
368
316
331
290
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
ENE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:36AM2.55m
9:06PM2.62m
9:15AM2.52m
9:45PM2.60m
9:52AM2.48m
10:22PM2.57m
10:26AM2.44m
10:56PM2.53m
11:01AM2.39m
11:32PM2.48m
11:38AM2.34m
00:10AM2.43m
12:18PM2.29m
Low Tide
2:11AM0.70m
2:30PM0.58m
2:51AM0.72m
3:08PM0.61m
3:30AM0.76m
3:45PM0.65m
4:09AM0.80m
4:22PM0.70m
4:49AM0.85m
4:59PM0.76m
5:32AM0.90m
5:39PM0.82m
6:18AM0.94m
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
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Temp °C
16
18
18
17
18
17
16
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
19
19
17
19
18
13
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
15
15
15
15
17
18
17
18
17
17
16
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
15
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
0.2
N
12
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
17
8
16
14
4
12
12
2
10
9
2
2
7
260
285
267
354
368
316
12
290
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
6
17
2
2
2
2
4
3
9
9
2
14
2
13
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
2
6
3
4
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
8
2
E
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
615
439
365
402
385
385
353
318
316
322
344
361
323
331
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
35
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
62
27
27
62
27
27
62
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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Information about the Taipa Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taipa Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Taipa Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taipa 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 (Taipa 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 Taipa 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.

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