Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
15.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapuaetahi this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 12 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.5
NW
0.7
NW
1.2
NW
1.6
NW
0.8
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
1.3
N
1.3
N
1
N
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)13131212123466666131312456666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1061110101425972015528167673245112133110104
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:12PM
2.34
7:36AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:59PM
0.63
1:26AM
0.66
1:42PM
0.61
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Sunrise-6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13-
Sunset--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:19--6:19
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------15-----------
Temp. °C121819141717151716131616111315141717151717
Feels °C (?)10141512141310111110121181012111314131515
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Tapuaetahi (light winds from the WSW at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 18 km from Tapuaetahi). 0.3m 10s swell from the E with a 0.2m 12s groundswell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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11 km/h
WSW
0.0
15.3
Air / Water (°C)
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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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