Aramoana Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.78° S 170.72° E

Aramoana Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aramoana Spit sea temperature is
11.1°C
2.5° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

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High Tide
5:09PM1.84m
5:39AM1.86m
6:01PM1.77m
6:36AM1.82m
7:01PM1.69m
7:39AM1.80m
8:08PM1.65m
8:43AM1.79m
9:17PM1.66m
9:49AM1.81m
10:24PM1.73m
10:53AM1.86m
11:25PM1.82m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.25m
00:02AM0.29m
12:31PM0.29m
00:54AM0.30m
1:26PM0.34m
1:52AM0.31m
2:29PM0.36m
2:56AM0.32m
3:39PM0.35m
4:05AM0.29m
4:49PM0.30m
5:12AM0.24m
5:52PM0.22m
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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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