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Takou Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 18 Jan 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
21.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takou Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 97mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 131mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
3
E
3.5
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
2.5
E
2.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
4
ENE
4.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.4
N
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)881099998888991010111010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16412472135146112451461152689974578788913822312378027561509817600315238190
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
40
E
30
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
35
NE
45
NE
35
WNW
25
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:25AM
1.97
8:27PM
1.88
9:07AM
2.01
9:12PM
1.91
9:48AM
2.05
9:56PM
1.94
10:29AM
2.08
10:41PM
1.98
11:10AM
2.11
11:25PM
2.00
11:52AM
2.12
12:09AM
2.02
12:36PM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:56AM
0.68
2:20PM
0.77
2:39AM
0.62
3:05PM
0.71
3:20AM
0.57
3:48PM
0.64
3:59AM
0.53
4:30PM
0.59
4:38AM
0.52
5:12PM
0.55
5:20AM
0.52
5:55PM
0.53
6:04AM
0.55
6:39PM
0.53
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:33--6:33-
Sunset--8:39--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:37
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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clear
part cloud
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
41285450149545468--------
Temp. °C201818181919202121222222232324202324182122
Feels °C (?)201314141615171920232320182222202121151920
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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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