Takou Bay surf break

Takou Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 09 Feb 2026 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
21.4° 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 Monday (Feb 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takou Bay in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 9th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.6
ENE
0.5
NE
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
1.3
ENE
0.6
N
1.3
NNE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.5
ESE
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)8816151499181616614777788899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)402145383756409882125102148183185108841187886329240
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
SE
10
E
5
SE
15
SE
20
E
15
SE
20
E
20
E
20
E
10
NNW
10
NNE
0
WSW
15
S
25
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57PM
2.01
2:27AM
1.93
2:38PM
1.94
3:18AM
1.87
3:24PM
1.87
4:17AM
1.83
4:15PM
1.82
5:17AM
1.83
5:14PM
1.79
6:14AM
1.86
6:15PM
1.80
7:06AM
1.90
7:12PM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.69
8:26AM
0.85
8:55PM
0.77
9:17AM
0.92
9:46PM
0.83
10:14AM
0.96
10:40PM
0.86
11:14AM
0.96
11:38PM
0.84
12:11PM
0.92
12:36AM
0.79
1:03PM
0.85
1:27AM
0.72
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--
Sunset-8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
---------124-352----2
Temp. °C202119212119222219222222242423202019181617
Feels °C (?)192020212119202019212125252626201616131014
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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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