Takapuna-North Reef surf break

Takapuna-North Reef surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 29 May 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
16.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Takapuna-North Reef surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, N swell with 1,185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.5
NE
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
10
2.3
N
11
1.5
N
11
1.2
N
11
1
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
11
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
10
1.1
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
6
4
35
34
123
118
172
344
460
914
1185
553
358
259
164
106
100
120
53
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
5
ENE
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NNE
15
N
10
NW
15
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
NW
10
N
15
N
10
N
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:56PM2.67m
6:02AM2.60m
6:39PM2.69m
6:46AM2.58m
7:19PM2.70m
7:26AM2.56m
7:57PM2.70m
8:06AM2.55m
8:35PM2.69m
8:45AM2.55m
9:14PM2.68m
9:26AM2.54m
9:54PM2.66m
Low Tide
11:38AM0.78m
00:08AM0.84m
12:21PM0.79m
00:52AM0.82m
1:04PM0.78m
1:33AM0.80m
1:46PM0.75m
2:14AM0.79m
2:27PM0.72m
2:55AM0.79m
3:06PM0.69m
3:37AM0.79m
3:46PM0.69m
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
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5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
1
1
2
10
19
1
4
13
Temp °C
14
15
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
18
17
18
17
18
15
17
17
14
18
17
15
14
14
15
13
13
14
13
13
15
14
12
15
16
18
15
14
15
13
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
1.5
N
11
1.2
N
11
1
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
11
0.7
NNE
10
Energy kJ
6
6
6
553
358
259
164
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
3
3
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
0.5
NE
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
10
2.3
N
11
0.7
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
10
1.1
N
5
Energy kJ
1
4
35
34
123
118
172
344
460
914
1185
100
120
53
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
31
31
31
32
120
73
127
341
318
344
318
306
34
0
0
0
2
15
31
339
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
3
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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