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Aramoana Spit Surf Forecast
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Aramoana Spit surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.1° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Friday (May 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aramoana Spit over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 10 | NE 2 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | |
7 | 1 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 188 | 83 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:46PM2.00m | 2:13AM1.90m | 2:41PM2.03m | 3:07AM1.88m | 3:38PM2.03m | 4:04AM1.85m | 4:36PM2.00m | 5:03AM1.82m | 5:35PM1.97m | 6:04AM1.81m | 6:35PM1.93m | 7:06AM1.81m | 7:36PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.09m | 9:03AM0.08m | 9:38PM0.07m | 9:58AM0.07m | 10:35PM0.08m | 10:56AM0.06m | 11:33PM0.11m | 11:56AM0.06m | 00:32AM0.14m | 12:58PM0.07m | 1:33AM0.18m | 1:57PM0.09m | 2:33AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
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Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | S 14 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | S 13 | NE 4 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | S 16 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 309 | 127 | 83 | 55 | 33 | 20 | 9 | 28 | 13 | 42 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 75 | 83 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | E 10 | S 16 | S 15 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | S 14 | E 10 | S 11 | ENE 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 67 | 98 | 193 | 179 | 69 | 58 | 18 | 47 | 38 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 14 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 15 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 59 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 12 | 188 | — | 262 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 99 | 11 | 119 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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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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