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Te Paki Surf Forecast
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Te Paki surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 18 May 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
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 20th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 20th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 25th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Paki over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), 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 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
140 | 371 | 326 | 322 | 301 | 215 | 140 | 83 | 123 | 178 | 347 | 285 | 310 | 479 | 1255 | 1053 | 677 | 940 | 2602 | 1808 | 1139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:11PM2.80m | 10:29AM2.63m | 11:02PM2.76m | 11:21AM2.53m | 11:55PM2.68m | 12:16PM2.41m | 00:50AM2.57m | 1:15PM2.27m | 1:50AM2.45m | 2:19PM2.17m | 2:52AM2.35m | 3:27PM2.11m | 3:55AM2.28m | 4:34PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM0.11m | 4:44PM-0.01m | 5:19AM0.17m | 5:36PM0.09m | 6:15AM0.26m | 6:32PM0.21m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:30PM0.35m | 8:16AM0.45m | 8:33PM0.47m | 9:20AM0.50m | 9:37PM0.56m | 10:22AM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 140 | 371 | 326 | 322 | 301 | 215 | 140 | 83 | 82 | 178 | 347 | 285 | 207 | 479 | 1255 | 1053 | 677 | 609 | 2602 | 1808 | 1139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 10 | NE 9 | NNW 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 38 | 33 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 60 | 57 | 123 | 154 | 246 | 208 | 310 | 167 | 363 | 69 | 361 | 940 | 197 | 149 | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SE 4 | — | W 13 | W 10 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | ENE 11 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | — | — | NW 7 |
| kJ | 79 | — | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 28 | 85 | 47 | 47 | 113 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 4 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 44 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 28 | 49 | 128 | 98 | 159 | 95 | 304 | 403 | 475 | 460 | 17 | 367 | 516 | 482 | 460 | 400 | 361 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 5 | 69 | 79 | 190 | 190 |
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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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