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The Bluff-South Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 21 Nov 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
18.0° 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Nov)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Nov)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 22nd Nov)7ft (2.1m) 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 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thu
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131313141414151414131313121212121212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1904143011791450140815581808127311398929401018773833850635505386250150150
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
E
5
NE
5
ENE
5
SE
5
S
5
SSE
5
SE
5
S
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
5
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
WNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		glassglasscrossglasscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:11AM
2.26
10:20PM
2.14
10:48AM
2.26
10:57PM
2.11
11:25AM
2.24
11:34PM
2.07
12:04PM
2.19
12:13AM
2.01
12:44PM
2.14
12:56AM
1.94
1:28PM
2.08
1:43AM
1.88
2:16PM
2.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:54AM
0.25
4:20PM
0.40
4:30AM
0.25
4:57PM
0.41
5:07AM
0.28
5:36PM
0.45
5:45AM
0.33
6:16PM
0.50
6:25AM
0.38
6:59PM
0.55
7:08AM
0.45
7:46PM
0.58
7:56AM
0.51
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thu
27
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------12-----14-----
Temp. °C182020192020181919171918171920181819182020
Feels °C (?)182021202021182019151715151719181817181817
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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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