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Aramoana Spit surf break

Aramoana Spit surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Aramoana Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aramoana Spit sea temperature is
14.6° C
 (Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ENE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
1.1
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)846667857661211111010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2221697844553354191615792752492161561941421068461
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
25
SW
40
SSW
15
NE
15
N
25
NNE
10
SSW
0
SE
10
E
15
NNE
5
NW
15
SE
5
WNW
5
W
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		offcross-
off		oncross-
on		onoffglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:08PM
1.81
2:32AM
1.86
2:49PM
1.88
3:15AM
1.91
3:32PM
1.92
3:58AM
1.94
4:18PM
1.94
4:44AM
1.92
5:09PM
1.92
5:33AM
1.87
6:04PM
1.90
6:27AM
1.78
7:03PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
0.21
9:17AM
0.22
9:41PM
0.17
10:03AM
0.20
10:28PM
0.14
10:51AM
0.20
11:17PM
0.14
11:40AM
0.19
12:08AM
0.16
12:31PM
0.19
1:02AM
0.20
1:25PM
0.20
1:59AM
0.25
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--
Sunset-7:55--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:49--7:46--7:45-
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131319161311131212121211111213141311111213
Feels °C (?)1091411588810109910911131098810
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Aramoana Spit, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 19 km (12 miles) away.

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