Taupo Bay surf break

Taupo Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 20 Jul 2025 NZST
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Taupo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taupo Bay sea temperature is
59.9°F
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taupo Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Taupo Bay in the next 12 days are 7ft 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 23rd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 57°F on Sun morning, min 48°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 57°F on Wed morning, min 52°F on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
4.5
E
5
E
6.5
E
6.5
ESE
7
ESE
6.5
ESE
6.5
ESE
6
ESE
4.5
E
5.5
ESE
4.5
E
5
E
4.5
E
4
ENE
3.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010101010107899989910987777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)70716769699719729510239801273896933790356800229222340221144
Wind
(mph)
5
SSW
5
NE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (ft)
3:40PM
7.71
3:58AM
7.81
4:45PM
7.81
5:01AM
7.74
5:48PM
7.94
6:04AM
7.71
6:48PM
8.14
7:05AM
7.78
7:45PM
8.3
8:02AM
7.84
8:38PM
8.46
8:55AM
7.91
9:27PM
8.53
Low Tide
/ height (ft)
9:12AM
1.9
9:43PM
2.59
10:13AM
1.94
10:49PM
2.56
11:14AM
1.87
11:52PM
2.43
12:16PM
1.74
12:51AM
2.23
1:15PM
1.54
1:48AM
2.03
2:09PM
1.35
2:42AM
1.87
2:57PM
1.25
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunrise7:28--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:24--
Sunset-5:34--5:35--5:36--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:37-
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Rain (in)
-----------0.2-0.0--0.0----
Temp. °F575552555750555752575754575754575757616157
Feels °F (?)555246485043464845484846484848525254555554

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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Taupo Bay (calm at Tokerau Beach wx 21 miles from Taupo Bay). 2ft 10s swell from the ESE with a 1ft 9s swell from the NE. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Taupo Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taupo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Taupo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taupo 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 (Taupo 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 Taupo 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 Taupo Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 61 km (38 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Whangarei which is 99 km (61 miles) away

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