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Tapotupoto Bay Surf Forecast
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Tapotupoto Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 09 May 2025 NZST
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 Friday (May 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tapotupoto Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 14s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 9th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 9th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 9th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapotupoto Bay over the next 12 days.
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1094 | 872 | 768 | 696 | 778 | 404 | 481 | 544 | 421 | 549 | 412 | 284 | 246 | 663 | 472 | 461 | 287 | 229 | 182 | 178 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 66 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 43 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | off | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:32PM 2.10 | 7:45AM 2.15 | 8:09PM 2.19 | 8:21AM 2.19 | 8:43PM 2.26 | 8:56AM 2.23 | 9:15PM 2.31 | 9:29AM 2.25 | 9:47PM 2.34 | 10:03AM 2.25 | 10:20PM 2.34 | 10:37AM 2.22 | 10:54PM 2.31 | 11:13AM 2.17 | 11:32PM 2.26 | 11:55AM 2.10 | 12:16AM 2.18 | 12:44PM 2.03 | 1:08AM 2.11 | 1:43PM 1.97 | 2:07AM 2.07 | 2:45PM 1.95 | 3:10AM 2.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:42AM 0.58 | 1:58PM 0.47 | 2:18AM 0.52 | 2:33PM 0.43 | 2:52AM 0.49 | 3:07PM 0.42 | 3:25AM 0.50 | 3:40PM 0.43 | 3:58AM 0.52 | 4:14PM 0.47 | 4:32AM 0.57 | 4:50PM 0.53 | 5:09AM 0.63 | 5:27PM 0.60 | 5:51AM 0.70 | 6:09PM 0.68 | 6:40AM 0.76 | 6:56PM 0.74 | 7:34AM 0.80 | 7:53PM 0.78 | 8:33AM 0.79 | 8:55PM 0.79 | 9:33AM 0.73 | |||||||||||||
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 |
| Sunset | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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