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Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 08 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
20.0° 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 Friday (Jan 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.5
N
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)131313121212121211111111999129121298
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1268482494646454439383735222222372127274378
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNE
10
S
10
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
NW
10
SSE
15
E
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
25
N
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		glassonoffcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:31AM
2.33
12:53PM
2.43
1:17AM
2.27
1:38PM
2.35
2:05AM
2.21
2:22PM
2.27
2:55AM
2.15
3:08PM
2.19
3:50AM
2.11
3:55PM
2.13
4:47AM
2.09
4:45PM
2.09
5:41AM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
0.57
6:35AM
0.64
7:08PM
0.63
7:22AM
0.76
7:55PM
0.71
8:10AM
0.87
8:42PM
0.79
9:00AM
0.98
9:31PM
0.87
9:53AM
1.05
10:22PM
0.92
10:50AM
1.09
11:14PM
0.95
11:45AM
1.09
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24
Sunset8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------112221
Temp. °C231824271925252226262223262120212022212120
Feels °C (?)231723271824242323232122252120212222201918
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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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