Aramoana Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.78° S 170.72° E

Aramoana Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aramoana Spit sea temperature is
12.4°C
2.2° 

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 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aramoana Spit in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 7th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 7th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 10th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the NE by Mon night).

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Thursday
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0.8
ENE
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E
6
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E
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E
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0.5
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0.5
ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
37
23
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19
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26
43
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41
34
162
154
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438
324
Wind (km/h)
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NE
5
WNW
5
SE
5
E
10
S
15
NNE
25
NNW
15
SSW
5
E
10
ENE
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NE
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SSE
15
ESE
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NNE
25
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NNE
25
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High Tide
11:50PM1.93m
12:15PM1.97m
00:41AM1.96m
1:05PM1.97m
1:29AM1.97m
1:53PM1.94m
2:16AM1.95m
2:40PM1.89m
3:02AM1.91m
3:26PM1.82m
3:49AM1.86m
4:12PM1.75m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.18m
6:37AM0.19m
7:07PM0.15m
7:30AM0.20m
7:55PM0.14m
8:20AM0.20m
8:40PM0.15m
9:08AM0.21m
9:24PM0.17m
9:53AM0.21m
10:07PM0.20m
10:36AM0.23m
10:49PM0.23m
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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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