Te Paki surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 NZDT
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Te Paki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Te Paki sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Paki this week:

The surf forecast for Te Paki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Te Paki in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 6th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 6th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Paki over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
0
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)131312121113151413151413131212111413131315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6805352781699716114145310211784168811727906455033208131021809643375
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NW
0
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:38AM
2.60
11:00PM
2.59
11:12AM
2.56
11:35PM
2.56
11:46AM
2.47
12:10AM
2.49
12:21PM
2.36
12:46AM
2.38
12:58PM
2.23
1:26AM
2.25
1:39PM
2.10
2:12AM
2.12
2:27PM
1.97
3:08AM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:51PM
0.11
5:09AM
0.23
5:25PM
0.15
5:44AM
0.30
5:59PM
0.23
6:20AM
0.40
6:34PM
0.34
6:57AM
0.52
7:11PM
0.47
7:39AM
0.66
7:54PM
0.61
8:27AM
0.79
8:46PM
0.73
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise7:41--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:46--
Sunset-7:22--7:21--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14-
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Rain (mm)
-------136104------127
Temp. °C192019202019212020181919212019201918192019
Feels °C (?)161618181718191818161920221918191717192119
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Information about the Te Paki Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Te Paki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Te Paki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Te Paki 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 (Te Paki) 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 Te Paki 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 Te Paki, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 44 km (27 miles) away.

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