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Pataua Surf Forecast
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Pataua surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pataua this week:
The surf forecast for Pataua over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pataua in the next 12 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 29th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pataua over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 96 | 72 | 90 | 69 | 48 | 47 | 58 | 64 | 62 | 119 | 67 | 39 | 54 | 133 | 48 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 77 | 76 | 78 | 90 | 131 | 73 | 108 | 110 | 82 | 72 | 90 | 143 | 188 | 125 | 176 | 163 | 150 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:46AM 1.69 | 2:08PM 1.83 | 2:39AM 1.65 | 2:55PM 1.76 | 3:33AM 1.63 | 3:45PM 1.71 | 4:27AM 1.65 | 4:35PM 1.69 | 5:20AM 1.68 | 5:26PM 1.69 | 6:10AM 1.74 | 6:15PM 1.71 | 6:57AM 1.80 | 7:03PM 1.75 | 7:43AM 1.87 | 7:49PM 1.79 | 8:27AM 1.94 | 8:33PM 1.84 | 9:10AM 2.01 | 9:18PM 1.87 | 9:53AM 2.06 | 10:03PM 1.90 | 10:37AM 2.10 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:42PM 0.42 | 7:50AM 0.47 | 8:30PM 0.45 | 8:40AM 0.54 | 9:18PM 0.47 | 9:33AM 0.60 | 10:08PM 0.47 | 10:28AM 0.63 | 10:57PM 0.46 | 11:22AM 0.62 | 11:46PM 0.43 | 12:15PM 0.60 | 12:34AM 0.38 | 1:05PM 0.55 | 1:21AM 0.33 | 1:53PM 0.50 | 2:06AM 0.27 | 2:39PM 0.44 | 2:51AM 0.22 | 3:24PM 0.38 | 3:35AM 0.17 | 4:09PM 0.33 | 4:19AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 |
| Sunset | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pataua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pataua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pataua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pataua 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 (Pataua) 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 Pataua 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.
Pataua is 18 km (11 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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