Takapuna-North Reef Surf Break

Takapuna-North Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.74° S 174.76° E

Issued: 11 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Takapuna-North Reef sea temperature is
15.1° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, NE swell with 79 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 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 4th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.3
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.5
NE
13
0.9
NNE
4
0.2
ENE
12
0.4
N
6
0.2
ENE
12
0.7
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
6
0.8
SSE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
19
35
35
20
20
33
45
27
79
29
14
13
13
30
12
5
5
15
6
19
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
ESE
5
SE
5
S
5
ENE
5
E
5
E
5
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
25
N
20
NNW
15
N
10
N
5
E
5
ENE
5
W
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
off
High Tide
8:13PM2.70m
8:23AM2.57m
8:52PM2.73m
9:04AM2.59m
9:32PM2.74m
9:47AM2.60m
10:12PM2.75m
10:29AM2.60m
10:52PM2.73m
11:11AM2.59m
11:34PM2.71m
11:55AM2.58m
00:19AM2.68m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.75m
2:35AM0.83m
2:46PM0.70m
3:16AM0.79m
3:25PM0.67m
3:57AM0.77m
4:03PM0.68m
4:39AM0.75m
4:43PM0.72m
5:21AM0.75m
5:25PM0.78m
6:06AM0.75m
6:14PM0.85m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<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
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
1
2
1
15
2
Temp °C
13
14
13
12
13
13
13
13
14
15
15
13
16
16
13
9
11
9
12
12
8
Feels °C
10
12
12
10
11
12
11
11
12
11
11
11
14
14
9
5
8
6
10
10
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.3
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.4
N
6
0.2
ENE
12
0.7
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
20
19
35
35
20
20
33
45
27
14
12
13
30
12
5
5
15
6
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
5
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
3
3
1
13
5
5
5
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.5
NE
13
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NNW
6
0.5
N
3
0.3
W
3
0.8
W
4
0.6
NW
4
0.6
N
4
0.8
SSE
4
Energy kJ
1
79
29
77
5
1
19
11
11
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
5
5
4
1
Distance (km)
13
31
31
13
31
31
31
31
31
31
239
32
15
15
96
59
45
32
32
32
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
8
6
7
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
7
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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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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