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Pataua surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Pataua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pataua sea temperature is 20.4°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.8 °C max: 21.0 °C min: 18.4 °C)
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Pataua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pataua sea temperature is 20.4°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.8 °C max: 21.0 °C min: 18.4 °C)


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 Sunday (Mar 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pataua in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 31st Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 6th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 6th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pataua over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.3
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
ESE
0.4
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
NE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
0.6
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)131414121314910101091210101112111111111111871410141313131212101098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)35391627133971312555244637334048625962615793564320144268663222276268144177282214152142
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
NNE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
E
5
W
5
NNW
15
NNE
10
W
5
W
15
NE
0
W
5
WSW
5
S
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SSE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
5
SSW
5
SSE
15
E
5
ENE
5
SE
15
ESE
5
WNW
5
W
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglassglassoffoffcross-
off
crosscrosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:17PM
1.91
11:27AM
1.85
11:57PM
1.87
12:06PM
1.80
12:40AM
1.84
12:51PM
1.75
1:29AM
1.80
1:42PM
1.71
2:25AM
1.79
2:43PM
1.70
3:28AM
1.82
3:50PM
1.71
4:33AM
1.88
4:58PM
1.78
5:35AM
1.98
6:02PM
1.88
6:32AM
2.09
7:01PM
2.01
7:25AM
2.19
7:56PM
2.12
8:17AM
2.25
8:48PM
2.21
9:06AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:28AM
0.40
5:45PM
0.30
6:09AM
0.46
6:25PM
0.35
6:53AM
0.51
7:11PM
0.38
7:44AM
0.54
8:04PM
0.41
8:43AM
0.55
9:04PM
0.41
9:48AM
0.52
10:09PM
0.38
10:54AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.31
11:57AM
0.31
12:15AM
0.23
12:54PM
0.16
1:13AM
0.14
1:47PM
0.03
2:07AM
0.07
2:38PM
-0.06
3:00AM
0.03
3:26PM
-0.10
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise-7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41-
Sunset--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:02
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Rain (mm)
-------------------22--25-----------
Temp. °C141818151920151919181919192020182020181718161918181717171818171818171919
Feels °C (?)111213111515131816181918191919172018181819141615151314161616161616181817

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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