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Tapuaetahi surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 25 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapuaetahi this week:
The surf forecast for Tapuaetahi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 11s. Another secondary swell of 7ft and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 12 days are 8ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapuaetahi over the next 12 days.
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 422 | 454 | 531 | 558 | 277 | 331 | 465 | 435 | 513 | 1204 | 1161 | 1110 | 1209 | 1526 | 1605 | 1246 | 840 | 609 | 347 | 206 | 300 | 130 | 133 | 96 | 87 | 224 | 187 | 82 | 160 | 83 | 40 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 44 | 31 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:38AM 7.91 | 6:11PM 7.74 | 6:32AM 8.17 | 7:06PM 8.14 | 7:24AM 8.37 | 8:00PM 8.46 | 8:16AM 8.43 | 8:53PM 8.63 | 9:09AM 8.37 | 9:44PM 8.63 | 10:02AM 8.14 | 10:35PM 8.46 | 10:55AM 7.87 | 11:27PM 8.14 | 11:49AM 7.55 | 12:22AM 7.81 | 12:44PM 7.22 | 1:19AM 7.51 | 1:42PM 6.92 | 2:18AM 7.32 | 2:44PM 6.76 | 3:15AM 7.22 | 3:46PM 6.73 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:26PM 2.3 | 11:55AM 1.87 | 12:20AM 2.03 | 12:49PM 1.48 | 1:12AM 1.8 | 1:40PM 1.21 | 2:04AM 1.71 | 2:31PM 1.12 | 2:57AM 1.74 | 3:22PM 1.18 | 3:52AM 1.87 | 4:14PM 1.41 | 4:48AM 2.03 | 5:07PM 1.71 | 5:43AM 2.26 | 6:02PM 2.03 | 6:39AM 2.46 | 6:57PM 2.36 | 7:36AM 2.62 | 7:54PM 2.59 | 8:35AM 2.72 | 8:53PM 2.79 | 9:33AM 2.72 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 |
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Rain (in) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 68 | 70 | 61 | 66 | 68 | 66 | 68 | 66 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 57 | 63 | 64 |
| Feels °F (?) | 61 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 68 | 68 | 61 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 70 | 64 | 57 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 54 | 61 | 63 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 68°F on Sun afternoon, min 64°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 70°F on Wed afternoon, min 59°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 68°F on Fri morning, min 59°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 64°F on Sun night, min 55°F on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tapuaetahi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tapuaetahi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tapuaetahi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tapuaetahi 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 (Tapuaetahi) 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 Tapuaetahi 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.
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