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Aropaonui Surf Forecast
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Aropaonui surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Friday (May 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aropaonui in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 15th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 15th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aropaonui over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 13 | |
276 | 186 | 306 | 537 | 356 | 336 | 553 | 466 | 116 | 113 | 147 | 147 | 138 | 96 | 88 | 61 | 38 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:30AM1.51m | 4:02PM1.55m | 4:26AM1.56m | 4:57PM1.64m | 5:22AM1.60m | 5:53PM1.71m | 6:18AM1.64m | 6:48PM1.77m | 7:14AM1.66m | 7:44PM1.80m | 8:11AM1.66m | 8:40PM1.80m | 9:08AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.20m | 9:47AM0.13m | 10:15PM0.15m | 10:41AM0.08m | 11:13PM0.09m | 11:36AM0.03m | 00:12AM0.04m | 12:33PM-0.01m | 1:10AM0.00m | 1:29PM-0.03m | 2:08AM-0.02m | 2:26PM-0.03m | 3:06AM-0.02m | 3:23PM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 14 | S 12 | ESE 11 | S 11 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | S 10 |
 kJ | 276 | 186 | 144 | 537 | 356 | 38 | 345 | 140 | 68 | 113 | 147 | 147 | 138 | 96 | 88 | 61 | 38 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | S 13 |
| kJ | 16 | 150 | 306 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 36 | 20 | 19 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | SSE 16 | — | — | S 23 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | SE 14 | E 15 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 17 | 18 | — | 86 | — | — | 11 | 21 | 51 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 336 | 553 | 466 | 116 | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 40 | 7 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 83 | 146 | 118 |
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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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