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The Bluff-South Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 19 Jan 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
21.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 21st Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 25th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1.6
W
1.2
NW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.4
NW
3
SW
3
SW
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)12121111111414131361220181716151510111121
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)236202150150104285265250163175428455799745909485360272460241618
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
35
E
15
E
5
NE
20
E
15
E
20
E
25
E
35
N
25
WSW
35
W
30
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		ononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
2.26
10:25PM
2.13
10:52AM
2.34
11:03PM
2.18
11:28AM
2.38
11:41PM
2.20
12:04PM
2.40
12:20AM
2.20
12:40PM
2.39
1:01AM
2.18
1:19PM
2.34
1:45AM
2.14
2:03PM
2.27
2:35AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:25PM
0.39
4:34AM
0.21
5:03PM
0.32
5:11AM
0.17
5:41PM
0.26
5:48AM
0.17
6:19PM
0.22
6:27AM
0.20
6:59PM
0.21
7:08AM
0.26
7:41PM
0.24
7:53AM
0.34
8:28PM
0.28
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39-
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mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
1742--12244------------
Temp. °C202020212221212123222121212119181818191919
Feels °C (?)161718242221212021201718171815111112141415
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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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