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Te Arai surf report and forecast
Northland, New Zealand · updated 03 Nov 2026, 01:49 NZDT · NOAA GFS-Wave cycle 20261102_06z
Open Te Arai on the live map →5.7rating now (B 6 · A 3)
0.9 m (3.1 ft)wave height now
13.1 speriod
SWswell from
12 kt NEwind cross-shore
17 °C (62 °F)water · 4/3 mm fullsuit, boots optional
06:23 / 19:58sunrise / sunset
Swell 1: 0.8 m 13 s SW · Wind waves: 0.5 m 3 s NNE
Best window this week: Sunday 19:00 NZDT — 7.3 1.8 m (5.8 ft) at 15 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (299° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 5.3 B 3 · A 4 | 1.0–1.2 m (3.4–3.8 ft) | 13 s | SW | 14 kt cross-shore | 06:24–19:57 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 5.4 B 7 · A 3 | 0.8–1.0 m (2.8–3.3 ft) | 13 s | SW | 12 kt cross-offshore | 06:23–19:58 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 7.1 B 6 · A 7 | 0.9–1.5 m (3.0–4.8 ft) | 14 s | SW | 6 kt glassy | 06:22–19:59 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 6.6 B 2 · A 7 | 1.4–1.6 m (4.6–5.2 ft) | 13 s | SW | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:21–20:00 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 5.7 B 3 · A 4 | 1.2–1.5 m (4.0–4.8 ft) | 12 s | SW | 12 kt cross-shore | 06:20–20:01 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.4 B 2 · A 3 | 1.4–1.8 m (4.7–5.8 ft) | 8 s | WNW | 14 kt onshore | 06:19–20:02 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 7.3 B 2 · A 7 | 1.7–1.9 m (5.7–6.1 ft) | 12 s | SW | 7 kt glassy | 06:18–20:03 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01:00 | 5.7 B 6 · A 3 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 13 s SW | 12 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 04:00 | 5.7 B 7 · A 3 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 13 s SW | 11 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 07:00 | 5.4 B 7 · A 3 | 0.8 m (2.8 ft) | 13 s SW | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 5.0 B 6 · A 3 | 0.8 m (2.8 ft) | 13 s SW | 13 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 13:00 | 4.7 B 6 · A 3 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 12 s SW | 14 kt NNE cross-shore |
| Tue 16:00 | 4.6 B 4 · A 3 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 12 s SW | 16 kt NNE cross-shore |
| Tue 19:00 | 5.2 B 6 · A 3 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 12 s SW | 11 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 22:00 | 5.3 B 6 · A 3 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 12 s SW | 9 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Wed 01:00 | 5.6 B 6 · A 3 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 12 s SW | 7 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Wed 04:00 | 5.7 B 6 · A 3 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 12 s SW | 7 kt E cross-offshore |
| Wed 07:00 | 5.9 B 6 · A 4 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 12 s SW | 6 kt E offshore |
| Wed 10:00 | 6.2 B 5 · A 4 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 12 s SW | 6 kt ESE offshore |
| Wed 13:00 | 7.0 B 3 · A 5 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 16 s SW | 5 kt SE glassy |
| Wed 16:00 | 6.7 B 3 · A 6 | 1.3 m (4.1 ft) | 15 s SW | 8 kt S cross-offshore |
| Wed 19:00 | 7.1 B 2 · A 7 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 15 s SW | 3 kt SSE glassy |
| Wed 22:00 | 6.5 B 2 · A 6 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 14 s SW | 5 kt N glassy |
Te Arai tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (NZDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 22:30 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 04:50 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 17:20 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 06:00 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 12:10 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) · High 18:30 (+1.0 m / +3.3 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 00:50 (-1.0 m / -3.3 ft) · High 07:10 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 13:10 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 19:30 (+1.1 m / +3.6 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 01:40 (-1.1 m / -3.7 ft) · High 08:00 (+1.1 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 14:00 (-1.1 m / -3.5 ft) · High 20:20 (+1.2 m / +3.8 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 02:30 (-1.2 m / -4.1 ft) · High 08:50 (+1.2 m / +3.8 ft) · Low 14:50 (-1.1 m / -3.7 ft) · High 21:00 (+1.2 m / +4.0 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 03:10 (-1.3 m / -4.3 ft) · High 09:30 (+1.2 m / +4.1 ft) · Low 15:30 (-1.2 m / -3.9 ft) · High 21:40 (+1.2 m / +4.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 2.7 Henderson Bay 51 km · 1.4 m (4.8 ft) now
- 2.1 Waipū 143 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 2.0 Waipū Cove 150 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 2.1 Mangawhai Harbour 162 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 0.7 Forestry Beach 171 km · 0.6 m (1.8 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Auckland). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-35.25, 173.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.