Takou Bay surf break

Takou Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 19 Dec 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
20.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 (Dec 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s 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 12 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 20th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 24th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 20th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
1.3
NW
0.4
NNE
1
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
0.5
N
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)15151514141413131312121215614566131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7269109132136131121121117716969711076153114120813436
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
25
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
W
10
W
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
1.88
8:56AM
1.99
8:54PM
1.89
9:36AM
2.01
9:36PM
1.89
10:15AM
2.03
10:18PM
1.90
10:53AM
2.04
11:01PM
1.91
11:33AM
2.04
11:44PM
1.91
12:15PM
2.04
12:28AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:07PM
0.77
2:27AM
0.62
2:49PM
0.74
3:07AM
0.59
3:31PM
0.70
3:45AM
0.56
4:13PM
0.66
4:23AM
0.55
4:55PM
0.63
5:01AM
0.55
5:37PM
0.61
5:42AM
0.56
6:20PM
0.60
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:38-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------1-------21-711
Temp. °C212317232318202118232320232120202119192019
Feels °C (?)181915202017202018202019191819192120202020
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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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