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Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 14 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapuaetahi this week:
The surf forecast for Tapuaetahi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapuaetahi over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 26 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 116 | 183 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 47 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:49AM 2.34 | 1:26PM 2.33 | 1:48AM 2.25 | 2:31PM 2.26 | 2:52AM 2.17 | 3:38PM 2.23 | 4:01AM 2.13 | 4:40PM 2.24 | 5:04AM 2.14 | 5:36PM 2.28 | 6:00AM 2.17 | 6:26PM 2.32 | 6:49AM 2.22 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:39PM 0.77 | 7:07AM 0.68 | 7:40PM 0.84 | 8:08AM 0.75 | 8:46PM 0.88 | 9:12AM 0.79 | 9:53PM 0.88 | 10:17AM 0.78 | 10:55PM 0.84 | 11:18AM 0.74 | 11:51PM 0.78 | 12:12PM 0.68 | 12:41AM 0.72 | ||||||||||
Sun 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | ||
| Sunset | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Continuing clean conditions at Tapuaetahi (light winds from the WSW at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 18 km from Tapuaetahi). 0.3m 12s groundswell from the ENE to make surfable waves.
18 km away, 1 h 29 min ago
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Information about the Tapuaetahi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tapuaetahi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tapuaetahi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tapuaetahi 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 (Tapuaetahi) 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 Tapuaetahi 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 Tapuaetahi, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Whangarei which is 73 km (45 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Houhora which is 91 km (57 miles) away
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