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Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 26 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Tapuaetahi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tapuaetahi sea temperature is
20.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Jan 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 27th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 30th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 31st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.4
N
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
N
1
N
1
ENE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)12141111101212101091212121112111010101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)67646159362525312930561099921027822920812412011272
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
10
WSW
10
W
20
NNW
10
SSW
5
ESE
15
ENE
5
SE
10
SE
15
ENE
10
S
15
SE
20
E
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
SE
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crossoncross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
off		cross-
on		glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:21AM
2.26
2:46PM
2.31
3:24AM
2.26
3:44PM
2.28
4:31AM
2.27
4:47PM
2.26
5:36AM
2.31
5:54PM
2.27
6:39AM
2.37
6:58PM
2.29
7:38AM
2.44
7:57PM
2.33
8:33AM
2.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.70
8:31AM
0.86
9:06PM
0.71
9:35AM
0.89
10:07PM
0.71
10:43AM
0.88
11:10PM
0.69
11:49AM
0.84
12:15AM
0.64
12:51PM
0.77
1:16AM
0.57
1:50PM
0.70
2:12AM
0.50
Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43
Sunset8:36--8:35--8:35--8:34--8:32--8:31--8:31--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C221720211820211921211921201821201922222121
Feels °C (?)181618181719191921202019181821202122222321
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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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