Takou Bay surf break

Takou Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 25 Oct 2025 NZDT
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Takou Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Takou Bay sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takou Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Takou Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takou Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 25th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 28th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 28th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takou Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1.6
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.4
NW
1.1
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)666777767899877999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26342021151213154622778905186543815212827192028
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
W
15
W
20
W
25
W
10
WNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
35
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
E
10
NNE
5
S
10
SSE
10
N
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:03AM
2.04
11:05PM
1.94
11:38AM
2.01
11:43PM
1.91
12:16PM
1.97
12:23AM
1.87
12:57PM
1.94
1:07AM
1.83
1:44PM
1.90
1:54AM
1.79
2:39PM
1.88
2:48AM
1.77
3:38PM
1.89
3:49AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.67
5:12AM
0.59
5:36PM
0.70
5:48AM
0.63
6:19PM
0.73
6:28AM
0.68
7:03PM
0.75
7:12AM
0.71
7:52PM
0.77
8:02AM
0.74
8:45PM
0.77
8:57AM
0.75
9:44PM
0.75
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Sunrise6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-7:45--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52-
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part cloud
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heavy rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182014181914181819192013171814151514171614
Feels °C (?)16161113141214131415158131512141314141412
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Takou Bay (moderate winds from the W at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 18 km from Takou Bay). 0.7m 6s windswell from the NNE with a 0.2m 12s groundswell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Takou Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Takou Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Takou Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Takou Bay 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 (Takou Bay) 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 Takou Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Takou Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Whangarei which is 78 km (48 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Houhora which is 85 km (53 miles) away

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