Te Paki surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 03 May 2026 NZST
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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
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 Wednesday (May 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 10th May)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1491
1290
790
618
473
363
382
336
410
371
404
728
820
949
886
769
647
573
398
330
671
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
30
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:43AM2.42m
10:09PM2.50m
10:20AM2.37m
10:46PM2.45m
10:57AM2.29m
11:24PM2.37m
11:35AM2.20m
00:05AM2.28m
12:18PM2.10m
00:50AM2.19m
1:05PM2.00m
1:41AM2.12m
2:01PM1.94m
2:38AM2.09m
Low Tide
3:55PM0.24m
4:19AM0.40m
4:31PM0.30m
4:57AM0.47m
5:08PM0.38m
5:36AM0.55m
5:48PM0.47m
6:19AM0.64m
6:31PM0.56m
7:07AM0.72m
7:20PM0.65m
8:02AM0.77m
8:16PM0.71m
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
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5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
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Temp °C
18
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
18
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
20
19
15
13
14
15
15
14
16
16
16
18
18
19
19
19
20
19
18
17
18
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
WNW
7
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
1491
1290
790
618
473
363
382
336
410
371
404
728
820
949
886
769
647
573
398
177
671
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
9
0.4
NNE
11
0.2
N
13
0.4
NNE
10
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
SSE
4
0.9
NNE
8
0.2
N
10
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.2
N
10
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.2
WSW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
19
1.2
N
6
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
129
45
13
35
10
11
2
98
8
49
41
7
38
46
44
63
98
162
170
113
369
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
15
0.1
SW
24
0.2
N
13
0.2
WSW
22
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.4
NE
8
0.2
WSW
9
1
SW
13
1
N
6
Energy kJ
10
19
18
8
7
4
22
14
46
13
11
11
15
7
330
81
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.5
E
3
1.2
NE
7
0.9
N
6
0.8
N
6
1.1
N
7
0.9
N
6
0.8
N
6
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
5
1.2
N
5
1.6
N
6
1
N
6
1.4
W
8
Energy kJ
18
255
188
217
186
118
125
5
147
66
51
110
59
47
92
50
45
74
166
78
227
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
10
69
5
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
322
620
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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