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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 am Tuesday 12 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
18.4° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
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 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
3299 | 2959 | 3399 | 2001 | 1734 | 2212 | 2293 | 5006 | 3260 | 1888 | 1604 | 1099 | 809 | 734 | 485 | 607 | 955 | 489 | 459 | 336 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:14PM2.08m | 5:32AM2.28m | 6:09PM2.24m | 6:24AM2.41m | 7:00PM2.41m | 7:13AM2.53m | 7:48PM2.57m | 8:02AM2.62m | 8:35PM2.70m | 8:50AM2.68m | 9:23PM2.78m | 9:39AM2.68m | 10:11PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:02AM0.56m | 11:18PM0.61m | 11:54AM0.41m | 00:13AM0.49m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:05AM0.36m | 1:31PM0.10m | 1:55AM0.24m | 2:19PM-0.01m | 2:45AM0.15m | 3:06PM-0.07m | 3:35AM0.10m | 3:54PM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
— | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 3299 | 2959 | 10 | 2001 | 1734 | 2212 | 1831 | 5006 | 3260 | 1888 | 1604 | 1099 | 809 | 734 | 416 | 319 | 955 | 489 | 459 | 336 | 168 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 11 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 18 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 9 | 235 | 920 | 1713 | 2293 | 93 | 45 | 41 | 33 | — | 37 | 308 | 485 | 607 | — | 64 | 53 | 46 | 147 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | ENE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | ENE 12 | WSW 16 | — | — | SSW 10 | — | WSW 19 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | 13 | 25 | — | — | 68 | — | 37 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | SSE 7 | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 3399 | — | — | — | 144 | — | 96 | 7 | — | 16 | 15 | 33 | 61 | 47 | 40 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 61 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 61 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 79 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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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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