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Taronui Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 18 May 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
18.6° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taronui Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 24th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taronui Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 | |
290 | 158 | 126 | 173 | 176 | 269 | 278 | 256 | 314 | 330 | 388 | 509 | 527 | 573 | 557 | 878 | 1144 | 2048 | 1777 | 1697 | 1234 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:51PM2.61m | 9:06AM2.48m | 9:43PM2.62m | 10:01AM2.45m | 10:35PM2.58m | 10:57AM2.39m | 11:29PM2.51m | 11:52AM2.32m | 00:25AM2.43m | 12:49PM2.24m | 1:21AM2.37m | 1:47PM2.17m | 2:17AM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.57m | 3:19PM0.39m | 3:53AM0.57m | 4:13PM0.42m | 4:50AM0.58m | 5:08PM0.48m | 5:46AM0.61m | 6:04PM0.56m | 6:42AM0.64m | 6:59PM0.64m | 7:39AM0.68m | 7:56PM0.72m | 8:36AM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:22 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 12 |
 kJ | — | 59 | 55 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 878 | 132 | 192 | 130 | 192 | 1234 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 14 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | W 11 | E 11 | — | NW 10 | N 13 | — | N 9 | — | N 9 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 61 | — | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | N 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 290 | 158 | 126 | 173 | 176 | 269 | 278 | 256 | 314 | 330 | 388 | 509 | 527 | 573 | 557 | — | 1144 | 2048 | 1777 | 1697 | 169 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 52 | 52 | 77 | 52 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 87 | 77 |
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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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