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Wainui Bay surf break

Wainui Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 14 Mar 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 15th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
!
4
3
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
E
0.4
NE
0.4
ESE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
1.5
E
1.8
E
3
ENE
2.5
E
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)8141313131212891018171716181878101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1121401238584454529223916214420019516310923836715301397625
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
0
SSW
10
NNW
15
S
15
SSE
15
E
15
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.76
5:32AM
1.84
5:40PM
1.77
6:27AM
1.90
6:41PM
1.83
7:18AM
1.97
7:34PM
1.91
8:05AM
2.05
8:24PM
2.00
8:49AM
2.14
9:11PM
2.09
9:34AM
2.20
9:59PM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32AM
0.94
10:55PM
0.86
11:33AM
0.89
11:57PM
0.81
12:29PM
0.82
12:53AM
0.73
1:20PM
0.72
1:41AM
0.63
2:07PM
0.62
2:26AM
0.55
2:53PM
0.52
3:09AM
0.49
3:38PM
0.43
3:53AM
0.46
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--
Sunset-7:45--7:44--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:37--7:37-
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
11-------------2-----
Temp. °C221817212216191918191918192018171918232418
Feels °C (?)221413171915181817161716161716131717232417
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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 16 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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