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Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 23 Nov 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
18.8° C
 (Which is 1.5°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 (Nov 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 27th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
NE
1.7
NE
1.9
NE
2
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)10101010999111111111111111010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)341341334301282211151278651777923885773551424307235181173141141
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
S
10
SE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
W
10
NNW
20
NW
10
W
10
WNW
25
NW
10
SW
5
S
15
N
10
W
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offoncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:20PM
2.14
10:56AM
2.25
11:01PM
2.12
11:34AM
2.24
11:43PM
2.09
12:16PM
2.21
12:27AM
2.07
1:03PM
2.19
1:14AM
2.05
1:54PM
2.18
2:06AM
2.04
2:48PM
2.19
3:05AM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
0.84
4:34AM
0.73
5:04PM
0.83
5:11AM
0.75
5:47PM
0.83
5:51AM
0.77
6:31PM
0.83
6:36AM
0.80
7:17PM
0.84
7:24AM
0.83
8:07PM
0.84
8:17AM
0.85
9:02PM
0.81
9:16AM
0.86
Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunrise--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03
Sunset8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20--
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
2----1------2-------6
Temp. °C201819191720201821211820222023252022211819
Feels °C (?)211817181719191821201920212023232120191619
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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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