Secret spot?We can hide it! Rarawa Beach Surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand6 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 24 May 2013 NZSTRarawa Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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| Period (s) (?) | - | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||||||
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 37 | 597 | 1473 | 432 | 226 | 136 | 77 | 78 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | ||||||
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Wind (km/h) |
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40 |
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25 |
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| Wind State (?) | on | on | cross- on |
cross | off | off | off | off | cross- off |
off | off | off | cross- off |
cross- off |
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High Tide / height (m) |
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7:49AM 2.22 |
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8:28PM 2.35 |
8:45AM 2.30 |
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9:23PM 2.44 |
9:40AM 2.34 |
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10:16PM 2.49 |
10:35AM 2.34 |
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11:10PM 2.49 |
11:29AM 2.31 |
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12:04AM 2.44 |
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12:23PM 2.24 |
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Low Tide / height (m) |
1:38AM 0.10 |
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2:03PM -0.09 |
2:32AM 0.02 |
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2:55PM -0.16 |
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3:26AM -0.03 |
3:48PM -0.19 |
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4:20AM -0.05 |
4:39PM -0.17 |
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5:15AM -0.04 |
5:32PM -0.11 |
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6:08AM 0.00 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Houhora Harbour (Pukenui Wharf), New Zealand which is 13 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Rarawa Beach. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Rarawa Beach blow from the SW
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Today's Rarawa Beach sea temperature is 17.9 °C (Statistics for 24 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 max: 18.6 min: 16.2 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Cool air temperatures (max 19°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Cool air temperatures (max 17°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | some clouds | light rain | heavy rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 16 | 28 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||||||
| High °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | ||||||
| Low °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | ||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | - | 17:27 | - | - | 17:27 | - | - | 17:25 | - | - | 17:25 | - | - | 17:24 | - | - | 17:24 | ||||||
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Information about the Rarawa Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rarawa Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Rarawa Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rarawa Beach 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 (Rarawa Beach) 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 Rarawa Beach 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Rarawa Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 8 km (5 miles) away.
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