Takapuna-North Reef surf break

Takapuna-North Reef surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 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
14.3° C
(Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takapuna-North Reef in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 25th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 25th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 25th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takapuna-North Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NW
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1
NNE
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
1
N
0.9
NNE
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.6
N
Period(s) (?)478664455666676777679
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)010111232846851201019112796767510710791166436
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
5
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
2.70
4:37AM
2.62
5:08PM
2.77
5:34AM
2.69
5:57PM
2.84
6:25AM
2.75
6:42PM
2.88
7:10AM
2.80
7:23PM
2.89
7:52AM
2.83
8:03PM
2.86
8:32AM
2.83
8:41PM
2.81
9:10AM
2.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:43PM
0.83
11:05AM
0.76
11:39PM
0.78
11:59AM
0.71
12:28AM
0.72
12:46PM
0.66
1:11AM
0.67
1:28PM
0.62
1:51AM
0.64
2:07PM
0.61
2:28AM
0.62
2:43PM
0.62
3:04AM
0.62
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05
Sunset6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17--
mod rain
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
7-1-----------1141431410
Temp. °C151314141113131314151416161516151616151518
Feels °C (?)11109999889101012121213121414131316
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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 12 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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