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Ruakaka Surf Forecast
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Ruakaka surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruakaka this week:
The surf forecast for Ruakaka over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruakaka in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruakaka over the next 12 days.
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 36 | 177 | 199 | 139 | 118 | 138 | 129 | 126 | 138 | 186 | 208 | 413 | 309 | 273 | 275 | 280 | 321 | 314 | 422 | 442 | 375 | 250 | 185 | 94 | 132 | 87 | 314 | 126 | 48 | 39 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:57PM 2.10 | 3:20AM 2.27 | 3:56PM 2.12 | 4:08AM 2.27 | 4:49PM 2.17 | 4:54AM 2.29 | 5:36PM 2.24 | 5:38AM 2.32 | 6:20PM 2.32 | 6:21AM 2.35 | 7:03PM 2.40 | 7:03AM 2.39 | 7:45PM 2.47 | 7:46AM 2.41 | 8:27PM 2.53 | 8:29AM 2.43 | 9:09PM 2.57 | 9:14AM 2.43 | 9:53PM 2.59 | 10:01AM 2.42 | 10:37PM 2.58 | 10:50AM 2.40 | 11:26PM 2.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:58PM 0.97 | 9:37AM 0.89 | 9:55PM 0.99 | 10:27AM 0.87 | 10:48PM 0.98 | 11:13AM 0.83 | 11:35PM 0.95 | 11:57AM 0.78 | 12:18AM 0.90 | 12:39PM 0.72 | 12:59AM 0.85 | 1:19PM 0.66 | 1:40AM 0.80 | 2:00PM 0.61 | 2:22AM 0.76 | 2:40PM 0.58 | 3:07AM 0.72 | 3:22PM 0.56 | 3:55AM 0.69 | 4:07PM 0.56 | 4:44AM 0.67 | 4:56PM 0.57 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ruakaka Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ruakaka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruakaka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruakaka 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 (Ruakaka) 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 Ruakaka 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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