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The Bluff-South Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 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
20.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-South Side in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 22nd Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 28th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Wed night).

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
1
NW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.9
WNW
1.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)121213131413131314141414141313121314141211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55558376789259010699698921063849139310608915453301513524663771125878
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
S
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
E
20
ESE
25
ENE
30
E
35
E
35
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
NE
45
NE
35
NE
25
N
10
N
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:54PM
2.46
11:09AM
2.54
11:35PM
2.49
11:49AM
2.50
12:17AM
2.45
12:32PM
2.40
1:03AM
2.37
1:20PM
2.26
1:55AM
2.24
2:14PM
2.09
2:56AM
2.11
3:21PM
1.94
4:10AM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:02AM
0.05
5:25PM
-0.06
5:44AM
0.07
6:06PM
-0.02
6:29AM
0.15
6:51PM
0.07
7:17AM
0.27
7:40PM
0.21
8:13AM
0.42
8:38PM
0.36
9:19AM
0.55
9:46PM
0.48
10:37AM
0.63
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35
Sunset7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:31--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191819201819201920211919191920202021222122
Feels °C (?)161619191719201918191614141415141418212323
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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 16 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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