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Taipa Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
20.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taipa Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Taipa Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taipa Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 13th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
E
2.5
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)91413121211118888101099101010897
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21336151501918655775136241320307390365301518961487199
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
15
NE
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
N
5
NE
5
NW
10
N
5
W
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
S
0
S
10
NNW
10
SE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossonglassonononglassonglasscross-
off		crossoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
2.34
5:43AM
2.31
5:46PM
2.29
6:39AM
2.32
6:40PM
2.27
7:31AM
2.36
7:32PM
2.29
8:19AM
2.42
8:21PM
2.34
9:04AM
2.49
9:07PM
2.40
9:46AM
2.56
9:51PM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
1.03
10:54PM
0.91
11:23AM
1.08
11:48PM
0.94
12:21PM
1.10
12:41AM
0.94
1:14PM
1.08
1:32AM
0.90
2:04PM
1.03
2:20AM
0.84
2:50PM
0.97
3:05AM
0.77
3:35PM
0.89
3:48AM
0.70
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--
Sunset-8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----42--1-----127---
Temp. °C222219242321212420242618232419201917222118
Feels °C (?)212222232223232422242518222320181715181716
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Taipa Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 41 km (25 miles) away.

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