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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaiaua Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaiaua Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 129 | 37 | 42 | 38 | 42 | 96 | 152 | 175 | 168 | 186 | 1689 | 891 | 336 | 192 | 131 | 167 | 294 | 188 | 381 | 486 | 441 | 646 | 1851 | 1500 | 980 | 492 | 336 | 211 | 147 | 164 | 214 | 218 | 139 | 70 | 49 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:41PM 1.29 | 4:01AM 1.36 | 4:30PM 1.31 | 4:48AM 1.37 | 5:16PM 1.35 | 5:32AM 1.39 | 6:00PM 1.39 | 6:15AM 1.41 | 6:43PM 1.43 | 6:58AM 1.42 | 7:24PM 1.46 | 7:39AM 1.43 | 8:05PM 1.48 | 8:20AM 1.43 | 8:45PM 1.50 | 9:02AM 1.43 | 9:27PM 1.50 | 9:45AM 1.42 | 10:11PM 1.51 | 10:30AM 1.41 | 10:59PM 1.51 | 11:20AM 1.40 | 11:50PM 1.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:30AM 0.36 | 9:45PM 0.38 | 10:18AM 0.34 | 10:35PM 0.37 | 11:04AM 0.31 | 11:23PM 0.34 | 11:48AM 0.28 | 12:09AM 0.32 | 12:31PM 0.25 | 12:54AM 0.30 | 1:13PM 0.24 | 1:38AM 0.29 | 1:54PM 0.23 | 2:21AM 0.28 | 2:36PM 0.23 | 3:04AM 0.28 | 3:17PM 0.24 | 3:47AM 0.28 | 4:00PM 0.24 | 4:32AM 0.28 | 4:46PM 0.23 | 5:21AM 0.27 | 5:35PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 14 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kaiaua Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaiaua Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaiaua Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaiaua 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 (Kaiaua 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 Kaiaua 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.
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