Tapotupoto Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 03 May 2026 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
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 6PM. 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 15s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapotupoto Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
2
ENE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.7
N
6
1.7
N
6
1.1
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
504
541
547
547
511
434
465
475
513
381
330
314
322
326
288
250
293
183
185
228
94
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
30
NW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
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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part cloud
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
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5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
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Temp °C
18
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
20
19
14
12
14
14
15
15
16
16
16
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
17
18
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.7
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.2
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
10
1.7
N
6
1.1
N
6
Energy kJ
897
701
493
362
299
212
250
208
214
381
330
314
322
326
288
250
293
183
120
228
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.9
WSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
13
14
13
11
10
3
3
2
8
203
183
268
425
530
463
437
379
352
229
215
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.4
WSW
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
WSW
20
0.3
WSW
19
0.4
WSW
18
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
WSW
17
Energy kJ
2
4
3
7
7
66
9
14
13
40
75
69
131
75
404
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
2
ENE
8
1.1
N
5
1.7
N
6
1.2
W
8
Energy kJ
504
541
547
547
511
434
465
475
513
62
185
177
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
4
79
7
4
7
7
7
7
7
7
10
7
7
7
7
10
10
10
10
332
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Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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.

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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