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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 pm Tuesday 12 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 most powerful waves expected at Aramoana Spit in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 13th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
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. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | S 9 | E 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | |
68 | 39 | 40 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:49PM1.74m | 11:15AM1.81m | 11:40PM1.82m | 12:04PM1.89m | 00:30AM1.88m | 12:54PM1.96m | 1:21AM1.91m | 1:46PM2.00m | 2:13AM1.90m | 2:41PM2.03m | 3:07AM1.88m | 3:38PM2.03m | 4:04AM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM0.31m | 5:38AM0.28m | 6:00PM0.25m | 6:28AM0.22m | 6:54PM0.19m | 7:18AM0.16m | 7:48PM0.13m | 8:10AM0.11m | 8:42PM0.09m | 9:03AM0.08m | 9:38PM0.07m | 9:58AM0.07m | 10:35PM0.08m | 10:56AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:12 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 18 | S 16 |
 kJ | 68 | 2215 | 1657 | 1210 | 1571 | 1002 | 704 | 844 | 663 | 423 | 333 | 227 | 113 | 81 | 56 | 34 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 102 | 122 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | ENE 11 | S 20 | S 18 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 39 | 365 | 304 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 67 | 99 | 195 | 126 | 67 | 35 | 35 | 5 | 17 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 24 | ENE 11 | E 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | — | S 22 | E 10 | S 14 | E 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 7 | S 13 | S 9 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | 97 | 40 | 35 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | 10 | 8 | 58 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3004 | 3802 | — | — | 1071 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 48 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
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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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