Taupo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Northland, New Zealand)
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Photo by: DudSanger Taupo Bay Surf Guide
Taupo Bay in Northland is a sheltered beach break that is usually a safe bet Offshore winds are from the west. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around mid tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rips and rocks.
Taupo Bay Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Beach and point |  4.0 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| consistent | 18.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Taupo Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Taupo Bay occur when a East-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-southwest.
What's the best time of year to surf Taupo Bay (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Taupo Bay Location Map
Interactive Taupo Bay surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Taupo Bay is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) in New Zealand, which is 35 km (22 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Taupo Bay is Kaitaia Airport (KAT), also in New Zealand, 40 km (25 miles) away.
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Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 18:15 Local Time
| Sat | Sunday 05 | |||
| 9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Period (s) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | on | on | on | cross- on |
Tides at Taupo Bay
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
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Swell History at Taupo Bay
Surf stats for Taupo Bay, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Taupo Bay
Wind stats for Taupo Bay, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Taupo Bay Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:4.0
- Quality on a good day:4.0
- Consistency of Surf:4.2
- Difficulty Level:
2.4 - Wind and Kite Surfing:
5.0 - Crowds:4.0
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Beach and reef
Wave Buoys Nearest To Taupo Bay:
- Closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy77 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy247 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy396 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy431 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon434 mi
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