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Taronui Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Taronui Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taronui Bay sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taronui Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Taronui Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taronui Bay in the next 16 days are 9.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 31ft (9.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taronui Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2821 | 792 | 601 | 716 | 951 | 1698 | 1860 | 1479 | 1319 | 2080 | 5374 | 16860 | 21117 | 25129 | 21142 | 5329 | 1609 | 878 | 740 | 520 | 300 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:11PM 2.23 | 11:18AM 2.15 | 11:50PM 2.17 | 11:59AM 2.09 | 12:35AM 2.11 | 12:43PM 2.03 | 1:29AM 2.07 | 1:35PM 1.98 | 2:30AM 2.06 | 2:36PM 1.96 | 3:30AM 2.09 | 3:44PM 1.99 | 4:26AM 2.15 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:56PM 0.79 | 5:20AM 0.92 | 5:35PM 0.87 | 6:03AM 0.97 | 6:17PM 0.93 | 6:50AM 1.01 | 7:05PM 0.98 | 7:43AM 1.04 | 7:58PM 1.00 | 8:42AM 1.03 | 8:59PM 1.00 | 9:43AM 0.99 | 10:03PM 0.96 | 10:41AM 0.91 | |||||||||
Tue 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | ||
| Sunset | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 20 | 24 | 18 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | ||
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Information about the Taronui Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Taronui Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Taronui Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taronui Bay 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 (Taronui Bay) 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 Taronui Bay 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 Taronui Bay, 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 92 km (57 miles) away
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