The Bluff-South Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 27 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
20.4° 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 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 27th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
3
4
3
1
1
2
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.5
WSW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
NW
1.8
W
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
W
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)1414131313121211117999998871579
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36142734207813911211112979456330832150511131587131442619711071139176516
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
5
ESE
20
E
30
SE
30
SE
20
NNE
30
N
30
N
30
NW
35
NNW
40
NNW
30
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
W
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
2.17
3:05AM
1.96
3:25PM
2.13
4:06AM
1.96
4:24PM
2.10
5:12AM
2.00
5:29PM
2.09
6:19AM
2.08
6:35PM
2.12
7:23AM
2.19
7:38PM
2.18
8:22AM
2.32
8:38PM
2.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
0.41
9:14AM
0.51
9:56PM
0.40
10:15AM
0.55
10:56PM
0.37
11:22AM
0.56
11:59PM
0.33
12:30PM
0.51
1:01AM
0.25
1:35PM
0.43
2:00AM
0.17
2:35PM
0.32
2:56AM
0.08
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-8:43--8:43--8:43--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44-
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1---1021-1---2-------
Temp. °C191918191917192019202019212019202019212119
Feels °C (?)191717171614192014161513151618192020201919
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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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