Tapuaetahi Surf Forecast

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New Zealand (466 surf breaks)

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Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 17 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 18.3° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 1PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Wed 19th Nov)	6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf	7AM (Wed 19th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful	10AM (Wed 19th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 10s

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 Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
		Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sun 23
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	3	2	3	2	2	2	1	1	2	0	0	2	2	2
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	11	10	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	186	186	230	262	425	622	556	1352	1352	676	692	678	472	322	274	227	190	186	231	284	341
Wind (km/h)	E	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	WSW	NNW	NNW	SSW	E	NE	WSW	E	E	ESE	NNE	N	WSW	WSW	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	on	on	off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	on	on	cross- off	cross- off	glass
High Tide / height (m)		6:09AM 2.13	6:18PM 2.19		6:56AM 2.17		7:03PM 2.18	7:41AM 2.21		7:45PM 2.17	8:23AM 2.24		8:25PM 2.16	9:04AM 2.26		9:03PM 2.16	9:42AM 2.27		9:41PM 2.15	10:19AM 2.26
Low Tide / height (m)	11:51PM 0.76	12:15PM 0.85		12:38AM 0.74		1:02PM 0.85	1:23AM 0.73		1:45PM 0.84	2:05AM 0.71		2:25PM 0.84	2:44AM 0.70		3:04PM 0.84	3:22AM 0.70		3:43PM 0.84	3:58AM 0.71		4:23PM 0.84

		Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sun 23
Sunrise	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-
Sunset	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:08	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:13	-	-	8:14

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	1	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	27	42	5	-	-	-
Temp. °C	17	18	18	18	19	19	18	20	21	19	19	20	18	19	17	18	19	19	19	20	21
Feels °C (?)	17	16	15	17	19	20	19	20	20	20	19	20	19	18	18	17	18	20	22	22	22

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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.

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