Surf Forecasts:
Takapuna-North Reef surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, N swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takapuna-North Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Takapuna-North Reef in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takapuna-North Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days are a total write-off for surf at Takapuna-North Reef. There’s just nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. The whole forecast period is a long, flat gap with no real surf recommendations.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no worries there. But the swell is virtually non-existent. From Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 September, we’re looking at tiny dribbles of 0.3ft to 3ft. The combined energy of all swells is pathetic – mostly between 3 and 62 (weak energy), and that’s being generous. The wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, which would normally be a blessing, but when there’s nothing to ride, clean conditions don’t mean a thing.
The swell direction is mostly from the NE or N, which is sheltered for this spot, and the periods are short, mostly under 10 seconds, so there’s no push. Even on Monday 7 September, when the swell bumps up to 3ft with a period of just 7 seconds and energy at 62, it’s still poor surf conditions. This reef is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area. Don’t lose hope – forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 7 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 3 | E 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 17 | N 15 | N 15 | N 15 |
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 kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:38PM2.78m | 12:04PM2.75m | 00:31AM2.70m | 1:01PM2.69m | 1:29AM2.64m | 2:06PM2.66m | 2:34AM2.61m | 3:18PM2.68m | 3:44AM2.63m | 4:25PM2.78m | 4:51AM2.71m | 5:23PM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.72m | 6:03AM0.59m | 6:33PM0.79m | 6:58AM0.64m | 7:37PM0.84m | 7:59AM0.68m | 8:43PM0.85m | 9:04AM0.70m | 9:49PM0.81m | 10:13AM0.67m | 10:54PM0.74m | 11:17AM0.60m | 11:53PM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 7 | N 5 | — | — | NE 10 | N 9 | E 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 | N 17 | N 15 | NE 9 | N 15 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 15 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | NW 2 | N 3 | N 4 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 16 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 341 | 341 | 343 | 343 | 42 | 226 | 226 | 226 | 348 | 343 | 348 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 59 | 120 | 35 | 84 | 104 |
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