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Spirits Bay surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Spirits Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spirits Bay sea temperature is 19.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.2 °C max: 21.4 °C min: 19.0 °C)
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Spirits Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spirits Bay sea temperature is 19.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.2 °C max: 21.4 °C min: 19.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spirits Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Spirits Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Spirits Bay in the next 12 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 2nd Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 4th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 6th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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

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Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
1.4
SW
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.5
NE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.8
NE
1.1
E
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)131414131312111210101099999111211101211119977777877867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)14163713141412026252435302921134041604866608795194397276258303310328272371328186192
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
10
S
0
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
N
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
SW
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
E
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassononglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
1.96
11:57AM
1.90
12:28AM
1.91
12:36PM
1.83
1:12AM
1.85
1:21PM
1.76
2:04AM
1.80
2:16PM
1.70
3:06AM
1.77
3:23PM
1.67
4:15AM
1.80
4:37PM
1.70
5:23AM
1.89
5:48PM
1.79
6:24AM
2.01
6:51PM
1.92
7:19AM
2.14
7:47PM
2.06
8:09AM
2.25
8:39PM
2.19
8:57AM
2.32
9:28PM
2.28
9:44AM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:56AM
0.42
6:13PM
0.30
6:36AM
0.49
6:54PM
0.37
7:22AM
0.56
7:42PM
0.42
8:17AM
0.62
8:40PM
0.47
9:23AM
0.64
9:47PM
0.47
10:35AM
0.59
10:57PM
0.43
11:44AM
0.48
12:02AM
0.34
12:45PM
0.32
1:02AM
0.23
1:39PM
0.15
1:57AM
0.13
2:29PM
0.01
2:48AM
0.06
3:16PM
-0.09
3:37AM
0.03
Fri
29
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--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:47
Sunset7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:15--7:15--7:14--7:12--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181718171718181718191819191919191919201820201718181819191919191820201919
Feels °C (?)121314111213141517181720181918181919191821201417171715151515151518181919

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Spirits Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Spirits Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Spirits Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spirits Bay 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 (Spirits Bay) 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 Spirits Bay 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 Spirits Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 45 km (28 miles) away.

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