Aramoana Spit surf break

Aramoana Spit surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
14.8° C
(Which is 3.1°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 (Apr 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 13th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 13th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
3
ENE
2
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.3
NE
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
2
E
Period(s) (?)67899101010999577891010101313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2554877401392721653520440256169135892792495315645635235118231443
Wind
(km/h)
40
NE
45
NE
40
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
SW
5
SW
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
30
SSW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:42PM
1.52
7:08AM
1.42
7:31PM
1.49
8:00AM
1.40
8:20PM
1.49
8:51AM
1.42
9:08PM
1.51
9:39AM
1.48
9:55PM
1.55
10:24AM
1.57
10:42PM
1.62
11:08AM
1.67
11:28PM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:46PM
0.32
1:13AM
0.38
1:32PM
0.34
2:02AM
0.40
2:20PM
0.35
2:55AM
0.41
3:10PM
0.36
3:48AM
0.40
4:02PM
0.36
4:39AM
0.36
4:53PM
0.34
5:27AM
0.32
5:44PM
0.30
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--
Sunset-6:15--6:13--6:12--6:09--6:07--6:06--6:04-
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cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141414151915161413121211121313141511121510
Feels °C (?)7781318141312101065681081259117
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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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