Great Exhibition Bay Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Great Exhibition Bay
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | POOR | 1.3ft | 9s | SW | 12kt | SE | 12kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 1.9ft | 8s | S | 10kt | SE | 11kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 2.4ft | 7s | SE | 8kt | SE | 9kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 3ft | 6s | ESE | 7kt | SE | 8kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 6s | ESE | 7kt | SSE | 8kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 6s | ESE | 7kt | S | 9kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 6s | E | 7kt | SSW | 10kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 6s | E | 7kt | S | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 2.6ft | 7s | E | 8kt | SSE | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 2.6ft | 7s | E | 9kt | SSE | 12kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 2.7ft | 7s | ESE | 8kt | SSE | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | ESE | 7kt | S | 10kt | 13°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | ESE | 6kt | S | 9kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | ESE | 7kt | S | 11kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 7s | ESE | 7kt | S | 12kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 13kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 13kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 13kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 7s | E | 6kt | SSW | 12kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 12kt | 13°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 8s | E | 7kt | S | 11kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 8s | E | 7kt | S | 10kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 8s | E | 8kt | SSW | 9kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Great Exhibition Bay, Northland, is an exposed beach break offering both left and right-hand waves, with reliable surf mostly generated by groundswells from the northeast. Offshore winds from the west create the cleanest conditions, especially around mid-tide when the tide is rising. Dangerous rips are a hazard, though the spot rarely gets crowded. The most consistent surf occurs in winter, particularly in January, when northeast swells combine with light offshore winds for optimal rideable waves.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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