Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 12 Dec 2025 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
19.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Saturday (Dec 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 10AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 13th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 13th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 13th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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 Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
N
0.8
N
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)15159988877788888888899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)279272575421329345283197188203191163206292247165201130137177210
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
S
15
ESE
25
E
15
E
25
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:46AM
2.13
3:10PM
2.25
3:43AM
2.10
3:59PM
2.20
4:40AM
2.09
4:48PM
2.16
5:34AM
2.11
5:37PM
2.13
6:23AM
2.14
6:24PM
2.11
7:10AM
2.17
7:10PM
2.11
7:55AM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:36PM
0.72
8:51AM
0.83
9:29PM
0.76
9:46AM
0.91
10:21PM
0.80
10:43AM
0.96
11:11PM
0.82
11:38AM
0.98
12:00AM
0.83
12:28PM
0.98
12:48AM
0.83
1:13PM
0.97
1:33AM
0.81
Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03
Sunset8:30--8:31--8:32--8:32--8:34--8:35--8:35--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-------------1---22--
Temp. °C221620191819191820201921211920201618181619
Feels °C (?)171317151414151617181719202019171315141416
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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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