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Mangawhai Heads Surf Forecast
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Mangawhai Heads surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 14 Feb 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mangawhai Heads this week:
The surf forecast for Mangawhai Heads over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mangawhai Heads in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 17) at 4AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 17th Feb) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 18th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 17th Feb) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangawhai Heads over the next 12 days.
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 58 | 64 | 62 | 149 | 212 | 392 | 746 | 1312 | 5146 | 4865 | 3774 | 2358 | 1183 | 672 | 461 | 222 | 169 | 126 | 98 | 79 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 45 | 69 | 96 | 344 | 283 | 167 | 224 | 146 | 137 | 180 | 140 | 135 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:42PM 2.03 | 10:05AM 2.17 | 10:23PM 2.03 | 10:44AM 2.15 | 11:04PM 2.01 | 11:22AM 2.10 | 11:44PM 1.98 | 12:00PM 2.03 | 12:25AM 1.93 | 12:39PM 1.95 | 1:07AM 1.87 | 1:20PM 1.87 | 1:53AM 1.82 | 2:05PM 1.79 | 2:43AM 1.77 | 2:56PM 1.74 | 3:40AM 1.76 | 3:53PM 1.73 | 4:39AM 1.79 | 4:54PM 1.75 | 5:38AM 1.86 | 5:53PM 1.82 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:51PM 0.29 | 4:01AM 0.23 | 4:31PM 0.27 | 4:41AM 0.26 | 5:09PM 0.27 | 5:21AM 0.31 | 5:47PM 0.30 | 6:00AM 0.38 | 6:25PM 0.34 | 6:41AM 0.46 | 7:05PM 0.40 | 7:23AM 0.54 | 7:47PM 0.46 | 8:10AM 0.62 | 8:34PM 0.52 | 9:01AM 0.68 | 9:26PM 0.54 | 9:59AM 0.70 | 10:23PM 0.54 | 11:00AM 0.68 | 11:22PM 0.49 | 12:01PM 0.60 | 12:19AM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mangawhai Heads Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mangawhai Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mangawhai Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mangawhai Heads 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 (Mangawhai Heads) 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 Mangawhai Heads 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.
Mangawhai Heads is 46 km (29 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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