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Wainui Bay surf break

Wainui Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 01 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
15.9° 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 (Sep 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wainui Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 8th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 8th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Mon
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.2
NNW
0.1
NE
0.3
NW
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.2
ENE
0.1
E
0.1
NE
0.3
NNW
0.6
N
1
N
1.1
NNE
1.3
N
0.8
NNE
0.7
N
0.6
SE
1
SE
2.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)138710510101091383456766669
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)59339685478746165996161785652126865
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
20
W
10
SW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
SSW
5
S
15
NNW
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
30
WNW
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
65
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
1.85
2:49PM
1.83
2:51AM
1.81
3:53PM
1.84
3:54AM
1.79
4:53PM
1.88
5:00AM
1.82
5:48PM
1.95
6:00AM
1.89
6:39PM
2.03
6:54AM
1.97
7:27PM
2.13
7:45AM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
0.92
8:17AM
0.85
8:50PM
0.95
9:14AM
0.86
9:53PM
0.93
10:16AM
0.83
10:54PM
0.87
11:18AM
0.75
11:49PM
0.78
12:13PM
0.66
12:40AM
0.67
1:02PM
0.55
1:29AM
0.56
Mon
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33
Sunset6:05--6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--------------168--720
Temp. °C161316161215151414141415151516151212131111
Feels °C (?)1110111110131411111012121212111010674-2
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Wainui Bay (light winds from the W at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 28 km from Wainui Bay). 0.6m 8s swell from the NW with a 0.3m 13s groundswell, also from the NW and a 0.2m 10s swell, also from the NE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 22 minutes ago Wainui Bay
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28 km away, 1 h 22 min ago

7 km/h
W
0.0
15.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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