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Takou Bay Surf Forecast
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Takou Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takou Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Takou Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takou Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takou Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | |
318 | 391 | 393 | 295 | 253 | 247 | 291 | 178 | 134 | 134 | 161 | 203 | 225 | 222 | 208 | 238 | 242 | 408 | 573 | 526 | 712 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 7:22PM2.20m | 7:36AM2.21m | 8:16PM2.29m | 8:30AM2.23m | 9:10PM2.35m | 9:25AM2.23m | 10:02PM2.35m | 10:20AM2.19m | 10:54PM2.32m | 11:16AM2.14m | 11:48PM2.25m | 12:11PM2.07m | 00:44AM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.50m | 1:45PM0.29m | 2:12AM0.45m | 2:37PM0.25m | 3:07AM0.42m | 3:30PM0.25m | 4:04AM0.42m | 4:24PM0.28m | 5:01AM0.43m | 5:19PM0.34m | 5:57AM0.46m | 6:15PM0.41m | 6:53AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 |
 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | 5:23 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 43 | 27 | 393 | 295 | 253 | — | — | 178 | 134 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 573 | 526 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | N 13 | N 12 | — | NW 14 | NW 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 23 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 8 | SE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 10 |
| kJ | 318 | 391 | — | — | — | 247 | 291 | 100 | — | 134 | 161 | 203 | 225 | 222 | 208 | 238 | 242 | 408 | — | — | 712 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 45 | 45 | 71 | 45 | 45 | 71 | 45 | 31 | 71 | 45 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 102 | 72 | 72 | 106 | 102 | 72 |
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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 16 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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