Surf Forecasts:
Aramoana Spit surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SE swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aramoana Spit over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | SSE 12 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | S 15 | S 14 | E 11 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 11 | NE 6 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.71m | 9:51AM1.76m | 10:15PM1.77m | 10:44AM1.83m | 11:10PM1.82m | 11:38AM1.91m | 00:05AM1.86m | 12:32PM1.97m | 1:01AM1.88m | 1:29PM2.03m | 1:57AM1.90m | 2:26PM2.06m | 2:54AM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.35m | 4:10AM0.34m | 4:29PM0.32m | 5:04AM0.28m | 5:29PM0.28m | 5:58AM0.22m | 6:29PM0.21m | 6:52AM0.15m | 7:28PM0.14m | 7:48AM0.10m | 8:25PM0.08m | 8:45AM0.06m | 9:21PM0.05m | ||||||||
8:12 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | |
— | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 20 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 7 |
846 | 4074 | 2190 | 718 | 408 | 197 | 371 | 211 | 69 | 161 | 107 | 498 | 513 | 434 | 232 | 167 | 322 | 710 | 253 | 224 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 19 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 4 | E 10 | NE 4 | S 17 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | SSW 13 | S 9 |
— | 788 | 623 | 71 | 66 | 221 | 236 | 155 | 183 | 18 | 28 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 59 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 21 | S 19 | S 17 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | S 19 | E 11 | SSE 8 | E 10 | S 19 | NE 5 | E 11 | — | E 11 | NE 6 | SSW 13 |
— | — | — | 9 | 7 | 212 | — | — | 1 | — | 30 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | SW 4 | NE 2 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | WNW 3 | — | ESE 3 | S 5 | SSW 11 | — |
6692 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 83 | 436 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 3 | 11 | 99 |
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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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