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Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 21 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
21.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Jan 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
2.1
N
3
N
2.1
N
2
N
1.7
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.4
NW
0.3
N
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
N
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)87891011111010111211161012121214111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)51341599576683275034332072697729453344477065646061
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
30
N
30
NNW
20
W
25
W
15
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
W
15
W
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
2.33
10:22PM
2.22
10:51AM
2.35
11:06PM
2.24
11:33AM
2.37
11:50PM
2.26
12:17PM
2.37
12:36AM
2.27
1:03PM
2.36
1:26AM
2.27
1:53PM
2.34
2:21AM
2.26
2:46PM
2.31
3:24AM
2.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:19PM
0.75
4:27AM
0.67
5:01PM
0.71
5:09AM
0.67
5:44PM
0.69
5:53AM
0.70
6:28PM
0.68
6:41AM
0.75
7:16PM
0.69
7:33AM
0.80
8:08PM
0.70
8:31AM
0.86
9:06PM
0.71
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:36--8:35-
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
182519----------------1-
Temp. °C222323242420232318181916202117222217212118
Feels °C (?)242221232120201915121412161714201816201918
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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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