Aramoana Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.78° S 170.72° E

Aramoana Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aramoana Spit sea temperature is
11.4°C
2.3° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 13th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 13th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

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Swell
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SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:09AM1.93m
4:32PM1.82m
4:55AM1.85m
5:18PM1.73m
5:43AM1.77m
6:06PM1.63m
6:32AM1.69m
6:57PM1.55m
7:22AM1.62m
7:49PM1.50m
8:12AM1.58m
8:43PM1.47m
Low Tide
10:31PM0.15m
11:00AM0.17m
11:14PM0.20m
11:44AM0.22m
11:57PM0.25m
12:27PM0.27m
00:41AM0.29m
1:10PM0.32m
1:26AM0.32m
1:56PM0.36m
2:13AM0.35m
2:44PM0.40m
3:02AM0.37m
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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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