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Aropaonui surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 NZST
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Aropaonui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aropaonui sea temperature is
18.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aropaonui this week:

The surf forecast for Aropaonui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aropaonui in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 11th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 12th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aropaonui over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
!
0
0
!
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ESE
1.2
E
1.9
ENE
2.2
E
3
E
4
E
3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
E
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.5
S
0.7
S
1
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)101011129111210914141313121211118111311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)230290858132114283854280434221714023621914011179472333121311155
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
SW
10
E
10
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
W
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
15
NW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
5
NW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		crossoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:58PM
1.39
12:21PM
1.29
12:45AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:21AM
0.35
6:32PM
0.35
7:06AM
0.35
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41-
Sunset--5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--15465--1-----------
Temp. °C161818191921212122182020161921171920122022
Feels °C (?)16181818151918192117171713151814151691819
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Information about the Aropaonui Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aropaonui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aropaonui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aropaonui surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Aropaonui) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aropaonui may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Aropaonui is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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