Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 07 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
20.0° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Monday (Dec 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) 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 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 8th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 10th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 10th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 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 Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
1
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.3
NE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)1615151414141313101212111099151515141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2422181121531501409290327248823881605514505380224215209203200146
Wind
(km/h)
0
ENE
15
NNW
5
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
ESE
15
E
10
S
20
SE
25
ESE
20
S
10
S
5
E
15
SW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
NNE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglassglassonglasscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
2.61
10:18PM
2.43
10:53AM
2.59
11:13PM
2.39
11:44AM
2.54
12:06AM
2.33
12:35PM
2.47
12:58AM
2.26
1:27PM
2.39
1:51AM
2.19
2:19PM
2.32
2:46AM
2.13
3:10PM
2.25
3:43AM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:11PM
0.57
4:30AM
0.40
5:06PM
0.57
5:22AM
0.46
6:00PM
0.59
6:14AM
0.54
6:52PM
0.63
7:06AM
0.63
7:44PM
0.67
7:58AM
0.74
8:36PM
0.72
8:51AM
0.83
9:29PM
0.76
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-8:27--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:31-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222220212119212118232319232318222216212017
Feels °C (?)202020202021191918201817232316181612201716
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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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