Aramoana Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.78° S 170.72° E

Aramoana Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aramoana Spit sea temperature is
11.9°C
2.4° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 26th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 26th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 27th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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3
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ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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WNW
15
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SW
10
NNE
20
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NE
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High Tide
11:25AM1.65m
11:52PM1.69m
12:09PM1.71m
00:33AM1.78m
12:53PM1.78m
1:15AM1.87m
1:37PM1.85m
1:58AM1.93m
2:22PM1.91m
2:43AM1.98m
3:08PM1.93m
3:31AM2.01m
3:56PM1.91m
Low Tide
5:32AM0.38m
6:06PM0.35m
6:22AM0.35m
6:51PM0.31m
7:11AM0.31m
7:36PM0.27m
7:59AM0.25m
8:21PM0.22m
8:47AM0.20m
9:07PM0.19m
9:36AM0.16m
9:55PM0.16m
10:26AM0.14m
10:45PM0.15m
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Temp °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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