Takapuna-North Reef Surf Break

Takapuna-North Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.74° S 174.76° E

Issued: 11 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takapuna-North Reef sea temperature is
15.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Takapuna-North Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Takapuna-North Reef surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takapuna-North Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Takapuna-North Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takapuna-North Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 24th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takapuna-North Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.3
S
3
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
NNE
4
1
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
1
E
4
1.2
ENE
8
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
8
3
3
2
2
2
17
9
46
175
314
122
24
24
19
21
21
29
207
157
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
S
5
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
20
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:31PM2.99m
11:59AM2.81m
00:22AM2.91m
12:51PM2.73m
1:12AM2.81m
1:43PM2.65m
2:03AM2.71m
2:40PM2.58m
2:56AM2.62m
3:39PM2.54m
3:50AM2.54m
4:36PM2.53m
4:44AM2.49m
5:28PM2.55m
Low Tide
6:03AM0.52m
6:15PM0.57m
6:55AM0.59m
7:11PM0.71m
7:46AM0.67m
8:08PM0.82m
8:37AM0.74m
9:03PM0.90m
9:27AM0.81m
9:57PM0.95m
10:15AM0.87m
10:48PM0.96m
11:03AM0.91m
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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5:10
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
 mm
2
2
1
4
5
8
1
5
6
2
Temp °C
14
16
16
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
14
15
15
16
14
13
14
12
15
16
Feels °C
12
14
14
14
12
12
12
13
12
11
12
11
13
13
14
11
10
11
11
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
N
6
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
Energy kJ
8
8
3
3
2
2
2
24
24
11
21
21
3
4
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
19
7
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.3
S
3
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
NNE
4
1
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1
NNE
8
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
6
0.5
E
3
0.8
SE
4
0.6
SE
3
1
E
4
1.2
ENE
8
1
E
9
Energy kJ
1
2
4
1
17
9
46
175
314
122
13
19
4
17
7
29
207
157
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
2
1
1
Distance (km)
15
59
74
215
35
35
31
31
32
32
277
215
48
15
15
31
35
35
15
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
5
7
5
7
4
4
3
2
2
4
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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Information about the Takapuna-North Reef Surf forecast

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

Takapuna-North Reef is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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