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The Bluff-South Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
15.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 19th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
3
5
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
W
3
WSW
2.1
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
2.1
W
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)131313131214131111161412121111191816141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)200518832199278822702071199025272380279544792475137287555160412242294254331002267
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
30
NW
35
NW
35
WNW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
NE
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrossonononcrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
1.98
4:26AM
1.85
5:15PM
2.01
5:43AM
1.90
6:20PM
2.10
6:44AM
2.00
7:12PM
2.20
7:33AM
2.11
7:55PM
2.29
8:15AM
2.20
8:32PM
2.35
8:52AM
2.27
9:07PM
2.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:30AM
0.52
10:21PM
0.65
10:48AM
0.54
11:36PM
0.60
11:57AM
0.47
12:38AM
0.49
12:54PM
0.38
1:28AM
0.37
1:41PM
0.30
2:10AM
0.26
2:22PM
0.23
2:47AM
0.18
2:59PM
0.20
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--
Sunset-6:20--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:23-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------141--------8203-
Temp. °C151514151516161614151413141515171716151616
Feels °C (?)111212121110101099910101111121212121516
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  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 35 km away suggest it is still onshore at The Bluff-South Side (fresh winds from the SW at CapeReingaAws). A 2.0m groundswell from the SW

    1 hour 24 minutes ago The Bluff-South Side
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35 km away, 1 h 24 min ago

33 km/h
SW
0.0
15.7
Air / Water (°C)
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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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