
Surf Forecasts:
Aramoana Spit surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 726 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 19s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aramoana Spit over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 96 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 46 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 51 | 33 | 103 | 485 | 726 | 237 | 96 | 127 | 163 | 324 | 459 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:56PM1.78m | 3:11AM1.66m | 3:33PM1.78m | 3:47AM1.66m | 4:09PM1.77m | 4:24AM1.67m | 4:44PM1.76m | 5:02AM1.68m | 5:22PM1.75m | 5:44AM1.69m | 6:04PM1.74m | 6:32AM1.70m | 6:53PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02AM0.23m | 9:29PM0.28m | 9:42AM0.23m | 10:08PM0.29m | 10:22AM0.24m | 10:47PM0.31m | 11:04AM0.26m | 11:27PM0.34m | 11:47AM0.29m | 00:09AM0.37m | 12:31PM0.31m | 00:55AM0.39m | 1:17PM0.34m | 1:45AM0.40m | |||||||
8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 5 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
894 | 599 | 411 | 180 | 127 | 46 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 51 | 26 | 49 | 228 | 726 | 237 | 96 | 127 | 163 | 324 | 459 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NE 5 | S 14 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | SW 4 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 |
127 | 96 | 67 | 50 | 71 | 86 | 59 | 61 | 7 | 33 | 14 | 33 | 17 | 26 | 9 | 74 | 62 | 17 | 766 | 1148 | 494 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | S 7 | S 14 | — | — | E 13 | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | SW 7 | E 11 | SSW 20 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 68 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 36 | — | — | 31 | 20 | 29 | 54 | 13 | 20 | 136 | 33 | 22 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SW 4 | SW 7 | S 3 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 |
10 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 10 | — | 12 | — | 103 | 485 | 24 | 51 | 6 | 239 | 255 | 1560 | 666 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 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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