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Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 20 Mar 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
20.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 27th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapuaetahi over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
1
E
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
E
0.4
NNE
0.7
E
0.4
NNE
1.8
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
NE
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
2.2
ENE
2.5
NE
Period(s) (?)11101413131291281278888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55521214212586785657695129052764380410241159119412801280692854
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
S
10
SSE
10
NE
10
S
5
SSE
15
ENE
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
40
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffoffcross-
on		offoffcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:40PM
2.43
10:00AM
2.50
10:28PM
2.49
10:46AM
2.51
11:15PM
2.52
11:34AM
2.48
12:04AM
2.50
12:25PM
2.43
12:56AM
2.44
1:18PM
2.35
1:53AM
2.36
2:16PM
2.27
2:57AM
2.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42AM
0.61
4:12PM
0.52
4:29AM
0.61
4:58PM
0.51
5:20AM
0.64
5:46PM
0.53
6:13AM
0.68
6:38PM
0.58
7:09AM
0.74
7:34PM
0.65
8:08AM
0.80
8:35PM
0.71
9:12AM
0.83
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31
Sunset7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:28--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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cloud
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
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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 16 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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