Aramoana Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.78° S 170.72° E

Aramoana Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aramoana Spit sea temperature is
11.6°C
2.5° 

Aramoana Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aramoana Spit surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aramoana Spit this week:

The surf forecast for Aramoana Spit over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aramoana Spit in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 7th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 7th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
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Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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0.8
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5
0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
51
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64
42
67
74
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55
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311
169
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40
66
48
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
ESE
5
ESE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
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High Tide
12:36PM1.96m
1:01AM1.95m
1:27PM2.00m
1:50AM2.00m
2:15PM2.01m
2:36AM2.01m
3:01PM1.98m
3:23AM1.98m
3:47PM1.91m
4:09AM1.93m
4:32PM1.82m
4:55AM1.85m
5:18PM1.73m
Low Tide
6:59AM0.14m
7:30PM0.13m
7:52AM0.11m
8:19PM0.10m
8:43AM0.10m
9:04PM0.09m
9:30AM0.11m
9:48PM0.11m
10:16AM0.13m
10:31PM0.15m
11:00AM0.17m
11:14PM0.20m
11:44AM0.22m
11:57PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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8
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Information about the Aramoana Spit Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aramoana Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aramoana Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aramoana Spit 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 (Aramoana Spit) 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 Aramoana Spit 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.

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