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Wainui Bay surf break

Wainui Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Wainui Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wainui Bay sea temperature is
21.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wainui Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Wainui Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)18ft (5.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wainui Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 203mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Wed night, moderate winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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4
3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
0.9
NNE
2.5
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
3
E
3.5
E
3.5
ENE
4
ENE
4.5
ENE
5.5
NE
4.5
ENE
2.4
NNW
2.3
NNW
Period(s) (?)910998999999999991011111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)138268294141903130813981399132018611769180914541769196524053922736846901267979
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
SE
20
E
15
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
E
40
E
35
E
35
ESE
35
E
35
E
45
E
60
ENE
35
NNE
25
NW
30
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:40AM
1.92
7:40PM
1.85
8:25AM
1.97
8:27PM
1.88
9:07AM
2.01
9:12PM
1.91
9:48AM
2.05
9:56PM
1.94
10:29AM
2.08
10:41PM
1.98
11:10AM
2.11
11:25PM
2.00
11:52AM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:09AM
0.74
1:35PM
0.84
1:56AM
0.68
2:20PM
0.77
2:39AM
0.62
3:05PM
0.71
3:20AM
0.57
3:48PM
0.64
3:59AM
0.53
4:30PM
0.59
4:38AM
0.52
5:12PM
0.55
5:20AM
0.52
5:55PM
0.53
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33-
Sunset--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192121201818181919191919202021232223212223
Feels °C (?)181919201413131414131515171716191923162122
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Information about the Wainui Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wainui Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wainui Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wainui 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 (Wainui 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 Wainui 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 Wainui Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 73 km (45 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Whangarei which is 91 km (57 miles) away

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