Tapotupoto Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 NZDT
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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
18.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapotupoto Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Tapotupoto Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tapotupoto Bay in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 18th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 18th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 24th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.3
WNW
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)911101515141414131313121212121114141386
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76584968681001291321191171197769694439689392240139
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
10
SW
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:21PM
2.11
9:42AM
2.25
10:00PM
2.17
10:17AM
2.30
10:37PM
2.21
10:53AM
2.34
11:13PM
2.24
11:29AM
2.36
11:50PM
2.24
12:06PM
2.36
12:29AM
2.22
12:46PM
2.33
1:11AM
2.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
0.67
3:32AM
0.58
3:54PM
0.63
4:10AM
0.56
4:29PM
0.61
4:46AM
0.55
5:05PM
0.61
5:22AM
0.54
5:43PM
0.61
6:00AM
0.55
6:23PM
0.62
6:38AM
0.57
7:06PM
0.63
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-8:37--8:38--8:39--8:39--8:40--8:40--8:42-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
------1--11---------1
Temp. °C181817191919202019181719202021222120212121
Feels °C (?)141415171616171817171820201919201919202021
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Tapotupoto Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 52 km (32 miles) away.

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