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Tapotupoto Bay Surf Forecast
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Tapotupoto Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 03 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapotupoto Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tapotupoto Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 3rd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapotupoto Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ENE 9 | |
504 | 541 | 511 | 497 | 486 | 464 | 463 | 524 | 455 | 346 | 338 | 356 | 372 | 334 | 384 | 222 | 239 | 407 | 338 | 176 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:59AM2.28m | 10:17PM2.36m | 10:32AM2.24m | 10:49PM2.32m | 11:07AM2.18m | 11:25PM2.25m | 11:45AM2.10m | 00:04AM2.17m | 12:29PM2.00m | 00:51AM2.07m | 1:24PM1.92m | 1:47AM1.99m | 2:26PM1.86m | 2:51AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:11PM0.41m | 4:30AM0.52m | 4:45PM0.48m | 5:04AM0.60m | 5:21PM0.57m | 5:43AM0.69m | 5:59PM0.66m | 6:26AM0.77m | 6:41PM0.75m | 7:16AM0.84m | 7:33PM0.83m | 8:14AM0.87m | 8:33PM0.86m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 897 | 701 | 493 | 362 | 299 | 212 | 250 | 208 | 455 | 346 | 338 | 356 | 372 | 334 | 469 | 222 | 239 | 178 | 338 | 643 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | N 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | ENE 8 | N 7 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 214 | 203 | 183 | 211 | 414 | 474 | 13 | 407 | 323 | 253 | 203 | 94 | 394 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 13 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | WSW 13 | N 14 | N 13 | W 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | N 7 | NE 7 | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 67 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 39 | 75 | 68 | 147 | 89 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | W 13 |
| kJ | 504 | 541 | 511 | 497 | 486 | 464 | 463 | 524 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 384 | 50 | 207 | 407 | — | 176 | 3459 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 660 | 28 | 28 | 192 |
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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 16 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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