Tom Bowling Bay Surf Report & Forecast

Local Knowledge

Tom Bowling Bay, Northland, is an exposed beach break offering fairly consistent left and right-hand waves. It works best on a rising mid tide with clean groundswells from the north-northeast and offshore winds from the southeast. The ideal surfing conditions occur when a north-northeast swell combines with a southeast offshore wind. The spot is rarely crowded, even on good surf days. Peak season for consistent, clean waves is summer, with February often providing the best conditions.