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Level 4/10

Muriwai Beach

Auckland West, New Zealand

🌀Strong rips👥Crowded

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Muriwai Beach is Auckland's most accessible consistent wave—an exposed west coast beach break that receives equal doses of wind swell and groundswell year-round. The surf schools have discovered its reliable nature, but the beach is long enough to find space away from the crowds. A famous gannet colony perches on the cliffs at the south end, adding wildlife drama to every session. East to northeast winds blow offshore, creating conditions that range from beginner-friendly on mid tide to punchy walls for intermediates on high. The drive through Kumeu wine country makes even flat days worthwhile.

Muriwai Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today21

Poor

4.7mSW@16s

22km/h

4.7m@16s

22km/h

Tue22

Poor

2.4mWSW@13s

29km/h

2.4m@13s

29km/h

Wed23

Poor

3.5mSW@11s

31km/h

3.5m@11s

31km/h

Thu24

Poor

3.6mWSW@16s

14km/h

3.6m@16s

14km/h

Fri25

Poor

2.5mSW@13s

18km/h

2.5m@13s

18km/h

Sat26

Poor

1.9mWSW@13s

31km/h

1.9m@13s

31km/h

Sun27

Poor

2.8mWSW@22s

30km/h

2.8m@22s

30km/h

Mon28

Poor

3.9mWSW@13s

23km/h

3.9m@13s

23km/h

Tue29

Fair

3.6mSW@14s

9km/h

3.6m@14s

9km/h

Wed30

Poor

2.6mSW@14s

23km/h

2.6m@14s

23km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 18 km/h · PM 23 km/h · Mid tide at 10am (1.0m)

Swell

4.7m

SW(226°)

Score: 0/25

Period

16s

Long period groundswell

Score: 22/25

Wind

22km/h

WSW(240°)

Score: 0/25

Weather

13°C

0.0mm86%

First light 5:44amSunrise 6:14amSunset 6:17pmLast light 6:47pm

Windswell0.5m@3sSecondary0.1mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:58am–1:28pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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°C

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5m2.5

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swell

windkm/h

18g31

19g37

25g49

24g47

22g45

23g42

27g51

27g53

34g64

35g63

30g55

33g62

33g63

32g62

28g54

10g17

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17g35

18g37

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12g21

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23g45

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27g48

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36g67

33g70

25g62

43g76

31g86

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26g72

25g52

21g43

20g48

25g55

26g63

26g67

4g27

5g25

11g25

12g27

13g28

18g31

21g39

24g47

25g51

25g53

tidem

4:34am2.1m

10:48am1.0m

5:14pm2.3m

5:43am2.2m

11:48am0.9m

6:09pm2.4m

6:33am2.3m

12:42pm0.6m

6:55pm2.5m

1:11am0.5m

7:18am2.4m

1:21pm0.4m

7:36pm2.6m

1:49am0.3m

7:57am2.6m

2:01pm0.3m

8:12pm2.8m

2:24am0.2m

8:33am2.8m

2:38pm0.2m

8:48pm3.0m

3:00am0.2m

9:09am3.1m

3:15pm0.4m

9:22pm3.3m

3:40am0.3m

9:40am3.1m

3:55pm0.2m

9:57pm3.0m

4:16am0.0m

10:21am3.0m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:34 am

High tide - 2.13m

10:48 am

Low tide - 1.00m

5:14 pm

High tide - 2.28m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction22/25

Swell Size0/25

Swell Period22/25

Wind0/25

Raw Score44/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-16

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score16/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score16

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (230°)
Direction range: 200° - 270°
Size range: 0.5m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.4m - 2m
Height multiplier: 0.92×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 45° - 135°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

6/10

👥 Spring Break (Sep 26 – Oct 12) — expect extra crowds

Access: 45min from Auckland CBD. Exposed beach with consistent waves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Muriwai Beach?

The Muriwai Beach profile favors mid to high tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Muriwai Beach?

The Muriwai Beach profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 45° to 135°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Muriwai Beach?

The Muriwai Beach scoring profile favors swell from SW (200° to 270°), a swell-height range of 0.5m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Muriwai Beach?

The main season at Muriwai Beach is Jan-Dec. Year-round consistency. Equal wind and groundswells.

How do I get to Muriwai Beach?

The spot profile lists AKL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. 45min from Auckland CBD. Exposed beach with consistent waves.