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Tom Bowling Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 12 Apr 2026 NZST
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Tom Bowling Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tom Bowling Bay sea temperature is
20.7° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tom Bowling Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tom Bowling Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tom Bowling Bay over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
3.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
1.1
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)1312121010914141313121212111111144667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47631369404276218921993021651167244242199165013911359
Wind
(km/h)
50
WSW
35
WSW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
WSW
20
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
5
SW
5
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossglassononcross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:27AM
0.69
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00-
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1---21-22--1-----2-151
Temp. °C192020212119191918191917191917181919201918
Feels °C (?)121517171818151514131414151617161717141312
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Information about the Tom Bowling Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tom Bowling Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tom Bowling Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tom Bowling Bay 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 (Tom Bowling Bay) 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 Tom Bowling Bay 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 Tom Bowling Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 41 km (25 miles) away.

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