Takapuna-North Reef surf break

Takapuna-North Reef surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 NZST
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Takapuna-North Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Takapuna-North Reef sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 12th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.7
NE
1.8
NNE
1.4
NNE
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.8
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.9
NE
1.8
NNE
1.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)444488888141414161414131215141415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27373758382444256574113812919938718714286190851140713191496
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
5
W
10
SW
5
SW
5
S
10
SSW
5
SW
5
S
5
S
5
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:31PM
2.80
9:40AM
2.69
10:09PM
2.72
10:19AM
2.61
10:47PM
2.62
10:59AM
2.52
11:27PM
2.53
11:41AM
2.44
12:11AM
2.45
12:26PM
2.38
1:01AM
2.40
1:16PM
2.33
1:59AM
2.39
2:12PM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42AM
0.67
4:00PM
0.64
4:22AM
0.75
4:38PM
0.70
5:06AM
0.83
5:19PM
0.78
5:54AM
0.92
6:04PM
0.86
6:47AM
0.99
6:54PM
0.93
7:41AM
1.03
7:50PM
0.99
8:38AM
1.03
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43-
Sunset--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--51622111-------------
Temp. °C181919181819192120172022172021172021181921
Feels °C (?)151516141416172220172021172021171819171719
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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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