Great Exhibition Bay Surf Report & Forecast

Te Hiku Community, Northland

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Current Surf Conditions at Great Exhibition Bay

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM UTC
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
8
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.7
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.7ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
11kt
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AIR TEMP
14°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.1ft @
8s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Sweet 2.7ft waves with mixed swell with light 8kt winds Note: winds from W would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Thursday

Apr 23
GOOD18 good hours
🌊 1.3-3.0ft 💨 6-12kt 🌡️ 12-16°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft9sSW12ktSE12kt16°C19°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.9ft8sS10ktSE11kt16°C19°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
2.4ft7sSE8ktSE9kt16°C19°C0.1mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
3ft6sESE7ktSE8kt16°C19°C0.1mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.8ft6sESE7ktSSE8kt16°C19°C0.1mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft6sESE7ktS9kt15°C19°C0.1mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft6sE7ktSSW10kt14°C19°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft6sE7ktS11kt14°C19°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
2.6ft7sE8ktSSE11kt14°C19°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
2.6ft7sE9ktSSE12kt14°C19°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
2.7ft7sESE8ktSSE11kt14°C19°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft7sESE7ktS10kt13°C19°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.7ft7sESE6ktS9kt12°C19°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.6ft7sESE7ktS11kt12°C19°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sESE7ktS12kt12°C19°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft7sE7ktS13kt12°C19°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft7sE7ktS13kt12°C19°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft7sE7ktS13kt12°C19°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft7sE6ktSSW12kt12°C19°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft7sE7ktS12kt13°C19°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2.4ft7sE7ktS11kt14°C19°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft8sE7ktS11kt15°C19°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
2.6ft8sE7ktS10kt15°C19°C0mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
2.7ft8sE8ktSSW9kt16°C19°C0mm

Friday

Apr 24
FAIR11 good hours
🌊 1.8-2.8ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 13-17°C

Saturday

Apr 25
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-3.5ft 💨 6-15kt 🌡️ 14-17°C

Sunday

Apr 26
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.2-3.8ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 14-18°C

Monday

Apr 27
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.6-2.2ft 💨 9-14kt 🌡️ 16-19°C

Tuesday

Apr 28
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.6-2.2ft 💨 5-13kt 🌡️ 15-20°C

Wednesday

Apr 29
POOR9 good hours
🌊 1.5-2.0ft 💨 5-7kt 🌡️ 14-19°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.3ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:3-12kt SE
Water Temperature:19-20°C

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.

Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Te Hiku Community | County: Far North District | State: Northland | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Full Address: Te Hiku Community, Far North District, Northland, New Zealand / Aotearoa

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionW

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