Tapuaetahi surf break

Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 30 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 slightly warmer than usual)


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 Thursday (Jan 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 1st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 5th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 30th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNE
3.5
NNE
3
N
2.3
N
1.5
N
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
NE
0.8
NE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.6
N
0.6
N
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)9910888888888891513121116159
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10101794155977230914010396119119116926379145208477460177157206
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
35
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
25
NW
10
WSW
10
NW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:08PM
2.31
4:50AM
2.26
5:06PM
2.32
5:53AM
2.34
6:08PM
2.33
6:54AM
2.42
7:10PM
2.36
7:53AM
2.49
8:10PM
2.39
8:50AM
2.55
9:08PM
2.40
9:44AM
2.59
10:03PM
2.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:30PM
0.67
11:01AM
0.85
11:29PM
0.62
12:04PM
0.80
12:30AM
0.57
1:05PM
0.73
1:30AM
0.50
2:03PM
0.66
2:27AM
0.45
3:01PM
0.61
3:21AM
0.41
3:56PM
0.56
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-8:39--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:42-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
3242-----131---------
Temp. °C212119212119212218201817222218202018202018
Feels °C (?)171615181817192017181616191816181817171717
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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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