The Bluff-North Side Surf Report & Forecast
Northland
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🌬️ WIND
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8
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🌊 SWELL
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2.4
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.4ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
11s
WIND GUSTS
12kt
AIR TEMP
12°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.5ft @
11s
11s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 5.1ft | 9s | S | 12kt | SSE | 15kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0.2mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 4ft | 11s | SSW | 12kt | SSE | 14kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 2.8ft | 12s | SSW | 11kt | SSE | 14kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 14s | SW | 11kt | SSE | 14kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 14s | SW | 9kt | SSE | 12kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 14s | SW | 8kt | SSE | 11kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 14s | SW | 6kt | S | 10kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 14s | SW | 7kt | S | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 13s | SW | 8kt | SSE | 12kt | 13°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 13s | SW | 9kt | SSE | 13kt | 13°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 11s | SSW | 8kt | SSE | 12kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | SSW | 8kt | SSE | 12kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 3.5ft | 7s | S | 8kt | S | 11kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | SSW | 7kt | S | 10kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 11s | SSW | 7kt | S | 9kt | 11°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 13s | SW | 6kt | SSW | 8kt | 11°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 13s | SW | 6kt | SSW | 9kt | 11°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 13s | SW | 6kt | SSW | 10kt | 11°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 13s | SW | 6kt | S | 10kt | 11°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 13s | SW | 6kt | SSW | 10kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 13s | SW | 6kt | SSW | 9kt | 13°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 13s | SW | 6kt | SSW | 8kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 13s | SW | 7kt | SSW | 8kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 13s | SW | 7kt | SSW | 8kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Friday
Apr 24GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-3.6ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 13-17°C
Saturday
Apr 25FAIR3 good hours
🌊 2.2-4.1ft 💨 9-16kt 🌡️ 15-17°C
Sunday
Apr 26EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-3.7ft 💨 4-11kt 🌡️ 14-18°C
Monday
Apr 27EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 3.2-6.9ft 💨 5-10kt 🌡️ 14-19°C
Tuesday
Apr 28GOOD7 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-6.0ft 💨 5-11kt 🌡️ 16-19°C
Wednesday
Apr 29EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-5.5ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 15-18°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.5ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:1-12kt SSE
Water Temperature:19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
The Bluff-North Side, Northland: Exposed reef break offering reliable lefts and rights. Best surf occurs on mid-rising tides with a Southwest swell and offshore winds from the East or Southeast. Groundswells are more frequent than windswells. Rarely crowded. Hazards include rips and sharks. Optimal surfing season is Autumn, especially March.
Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: State: Northland | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Full Address: 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 DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionESE
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