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The Bluff-South Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 06 Jan 2025 NZDT
Forecast update in -0hr 55 min 32 s Forecast update imminent
The Bluff-South Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bluff-South Side sea temperature is
65.8°F
(Which is 2.0°F colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-South Side this week:

The surf forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7ft and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-South Side in the next 12 days are 8ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8ft 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 7th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 6th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-South Side over the next 12 days.

Updates in -0 hr 55 min 32 s Forecast update imminent
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)
8
SW
8
SW
7
SW
5.5
SW
6
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
0.5
NNW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
0.5
NNW
5
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131413131212121713121611111111101413121118161615141413131319181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)286222381408991148470453738027734928453725662429371220204158405263224252508553606521410335286231303602562574
Wind
(mph)
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
5
S
5
ESE
5
SE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (ft)
2:19PM
7.58
2:50AM
6.79
3:12PM
7.32
3:51AM
6.69
4:11PM
7.02
4:58AM
6.66
5:16PM
6.79
6:07AM
6.76
6:24PM
6.73
7:13AM
6.96
7:29PM
6.79
8:13AM
7.25
8:28PM
6.96
9:07AM
7.55
9:21PM
7.15
9:55AM
7.81
10:09PM
7.25
10:39AM
7.94
10:53PM
7.32
11:21AM
7.97
11:35PM
7.28
12:00PM
7.87
12:16AM
7.15
Low Tide
/ height (ft)
8:45PM
0.89
9:00AM
1.31
9:41PM
1.02
10:02AM
1.61
10:42PM
1.12
11:09AM
1.77
11:46PM
1.15
12:19PM
1.8
12:50AM
1.08
1:26PM
1.67
1:50AM
0.92
2:26PM
1.41
2:45AM
0.72
3:21PM
1.18
3:35AM
0.52
4:09PM
0.98
4:22AM
0.43
4:54PM
0.85
5:04AM
0.39
5:37PM
0.82
5:45AM
0.52
6:17PM
0.89
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:43-
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Rain (in)
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Temp. °F646463666663666664666664646664666664666664666664666664666664666666687068
Feels °F (?)595557636159636161636464646363615955595959616163646361636361636164646870

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Tue morning, min 63°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 66°F on Thu morning, min 63°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Sun morning, min 63°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Fri afternoon, min 63°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the The Bluff-South Side Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bluff-South Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bluff-South Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bluff-South Side 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 (The Bluff-South Side) 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 The Bluff-South Side 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 The Bluff-South Side, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 21 km (13 miles) away.

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