Aramoana Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.78° S 170.72° E

Aramoana Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aramoana Spit sea temperature is
10.6°C
1.8° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with ESE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aramoana Spit in the next 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Friday
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Period (s)
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
12
0.4
NE
4
0.3
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2
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6
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15
0.2
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12
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11
0.5
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15
0.8
ESE
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0.8
ESE
13
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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17
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3
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5
9
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15
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25
126
195
186
131
Wind (km/h)
40
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SW
15
SW
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WSW
10
NNW
25
NNE
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NNW
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NNE
40
NW
25
SW
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SSW
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WNW
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ESE
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High Tide
3:32AM2.01m
3:56PM1.93m
4:19AM1.94m
4:42PM1.83m
5:09AM1.85m
5:31PM1.71m
6:00AM1.75m
6:24PM1.61m
6:52AM1.66m
7:21PM1.54m
7:47AM1.60m
8:19PM1.50m
Low Tide
9:58PM0.10m
10:26AM0.10m
10:42PM0.16m
11:11AM0.17m
11:26PM0.22m
11:56AM0.24m
00:11AM0.29m
12:40PM0.31m
00:58AM0.34m
1:27PM0.37m
1:48AM0.38m
2:18PM0.41m
2:39AM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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