The Bluff-South Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 NZDT
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The Bluff-South Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bluff-South Side sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-South Side this week:

The surf forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-South Side in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 21st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 21st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 17th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
2
4
3
1
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
1.8
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
WSW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.2
SW
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)1317161514141313121211810111312121211117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)208177539535774433431862504167111079397564919887491619124996013421514341261
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
15
W
20
W
20
W
30
WNW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
25
NW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossonononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:08PM
1.93
7:48AM
2.00
7:56PM
1.96
8:32AM
2.08
8:40PM
2.01
9:14AM
2.15
9:22PM
2.05
9:54AM
2.20
10:02PM
2.08
10:32AM
2.24
10:41PM
2.10
11:11AM
2.27
11:19PM
2.10
11:48AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:28AM
0.46
1:56PM
0.63
2:12AM
0.42
2:40PM
0.57
2:53AM
0.37
3:22PM
0.52
3:34AM
0.32
4:02PM
0.47
4:13AM
0.28
4:42PM
0.43
4:51AM
0.26
5:21PM
0.42
5:29AM
0.26
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11
Sunset8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:39--8:39--8:40--
rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
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clear
Rain (mm)
2----------1--24-----
Temp. °C201818181718181719191820201918181920202021
Feels °C (?)181512131314141517161616181819171919171717
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Information about the The Bluff-South Side Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bluff-South Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bluff-South Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bluff-South Side 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 (The Bluff-South Side) 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 The Bluff-South Side 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 The Bluff-South Side, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 21 km (13 miles) away.

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