Takapuna-North Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles this time.

Let’s be straight: the surf forecast is looking pretty bleak for the next couple of weeks. There’s a long gap of flat conditions before anything even moves, so don’t hold your breath.

The only break in the mix is Takapuna-North Reef. It’s a sheltered beginner reef, but it’s *inconsistent*, so you can’t just show up. Water temp is about 57°F, which is normal for the season.

The first few days are flat as a pancake. From Wednesday, September 2nd through the weekend, it’s a 0.3ft swell at best, with combined energy between 3 and 5 (weak). The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride.

We finally get a tiny bump on Monday, September 7th. The swell hits 1ft from the north, with a short period of 7 seconds, and combined energy of 22 (weak). There’s a 25 mph offshore wind, so it’ll be clean, but the wave is so small and short-period it’s barely worth a mention.

That fades fast, and we’re back to 0.3ft to 0.7ft for the rest of the week. The period gets long – 15 to 16 seconds on the 8th and 9th – but with no height, it’s not going to break. Combined energy stays low, between 7 and 8.

The closest thing to a highlight is Saturday, September 12th. The swell is still only 0.3ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon – a dead calm from the south at 3 mph. Combined energy is 14 (weak). The long period (13 seconds) on a reef might give you a few tiny, clean peelers, but it’s just for the log or a paddle.

The second week is more of the same: tiny swell, clean winds, but no power. The 17th has glassy conditions in the morning, but again, only 0.3ft.

Bottom line: there’s no standout surf in this whole 16-day window. The wind is often clean, so if you’re a beginner looking to catch a micro-wave, Takapuna-North Reef might be your spot. Otherwise, it’s a good time to wax the board and wait.

Rusty.

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