Aropaonui surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 01 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
19.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aropaonui this week:

The surf forecast for Aropaonui over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aropaonui in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 1st Feb)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 4th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 4th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aropaonui over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
!
0
!
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
S
0.4
S
2.4
SSW
2
S
2.1
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SE
0.8
S
0.7
SSE
0.6
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)169149998101010109988101011886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)454157151426231831113075570728820212512710489667554
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
WNW
5
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
S
10
E
5
NW
5
E
10
E
5
W
5
E
10
ESE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
1.55
6:25AM
1.69
6:50PM
1.56
7:20AM
1.70
7:45PM
1.56
8:13AM
1.68
8:38PM
1.54
9:04AM
1.65
9:30PM
1.53
9:54AM
1.60
10:20PM
1.50
10:42AM
1.54
11:09PM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:49AM
0.11
12:07AM
0.06
12:47PM
0.09
1:04AM
0.05
1:43PM
0.07
1:59AM
0.05
2:36PM
0.07
2:52AM
0.07
3:27PM
0.08
3:44AM
0.10
4:16PM
0.11
4:34AM
0.15
5:03PM
0.15
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-8:28--8:27--8:25--8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212015293025262418191816171814222217222317
Feels °C (?)201915293026252015171514151613212117212317
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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 12 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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