Arataki Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.66° S 176.21° E

Arataki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arataki sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.3° 

Arataki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arataki surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NE swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arataki this week:

The surf forecast for Arataki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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1
2
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1
1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
470
338
211
132
93
71
59
59
36
62
62
40
43
41
41
52
52
54
73
59
61
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
E
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
SE
5
E
10
N
10
NNW
5
N
5
NW
5
SSW
5
E
5
NE
5
S
0
N
10
N
5
WSW
5
W
15
N
5
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:20PM1.69m
6:46AM1.58m
7:13PM1.69m
7:43AM1.63m
8:02PM1.68m
8:34AM1.68m
8:48PM1.66m
9:20AM1.71m
9:33PM1.65m
10:03AM1.72m
10:17PM1.64m
10:45AM1.71m
10:59PM1.62m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.27m
00:27AM0.24m
12:45PM0.25m
1:23AM0.19m
1:40PM0.23m
2:14AM0.15m
2:32PM0.21m
3:00AM0.13m
3:20PM0.20m
3:44AM0.12m
4:05PM0.22m
4:25AM0.14m
4:47PM0.26m
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Temp °C
18
17
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15
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13
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Feels °C
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17
15
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Information about the Arataki Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arataki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arataki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arataki 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 (Arataki) 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 Arataki 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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