Tapotupoto Bay Surf Forecast

/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.44° S 172.72° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Tapotupoto Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 NZST

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Tapotupoto Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Tapotupoto Bay sea temperature is 15.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapotupoto Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tapotupoto Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	12PM (Thu 18th Sep)	7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	ENE	N	N	N	NW	WNW	NW	NE	N	NE	NNE	NNE	E	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE
Period(s) (?)	13	11	12	12	11	3	5	6	10	15	10	13	13	4	12	4	5	6	6	6	6
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	26	14	5	11	3	6	56	102	4	8	4	17	19	13	20	52	80	115	145	159	143
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	SW	WSW	W	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	SW	SSW	S	SE	E	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	glass	on	on	on	on	on	on	on
High Tide / height (m)		3:59AM 1.94	4:49PM 2.00		5:20AM 1.95		6:03PM 2.08	6:28AM 2.02		6:59PM 2.18	7:23AM 2.12		7:46PM 2.28	8:08AM 2.22		8:26PM 2.35	8:47AM 2.30		9:03PM 2.39	9:21AM 2.35
Low Tide / height (m)	9:38PM 0.86	10:12AM 0.88		11:05PM 0.86	11:39AM 0.84		12:19AM 0.77		12:45PM 0.72	1:14AM 0.64		1:36PM 0.58	1:59AM 0.51		2:18PM 0.46	2:38AM 0.41		2:56PM 0.38		3:14AM 0.34	3:30PM 0.35

		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
Sunrise	-	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:24	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:18	-
Sunset	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:23	-	-	6:24

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	14	15	15	15	15	15	16	16	16	14	14	14	12	13	14	16	17	16	16	17	17
Feels °C (?)	10	12	12	13	12	12	10	10	10	10	8	9	9	11	10	11	13	12	13	14	14

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

Wind Update Offshore wind reported 30 km from Tauranga Bay (light winds from the WSW at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 30 km from Tauranga Bay). 0.3m 10s swell from the E with a 0.2m 12s groundswell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
40 minutes ago Tauranga Bay

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Actual: 40 min ago

39 km/h

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Information about the Tapotupoto Bay Surf forecast

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

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