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Te Paki Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Te Paki surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.1° 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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Te Paki in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 14th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 14th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Paki over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 456 | 888 | 1412 | 3594 | 3585 | 3585 | 3229 | 3640 | 2243 | 1639 | 999 | 1185 | 2000 | 2631 | 1618 | 1197 | 1914 | 2886 | 3087 | 2699 | 2596 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | ||
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Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | ||
| Sunset | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | ||
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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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