Arataki Surf Forecast

/ Bay of Plenty (18 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.66° S 176.21° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Arataki surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 19 Oct 2025 NZDT

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

Today's Arataki sea temperature is 15.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arataki this week:

The surf forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Tue 21st Oct)	1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf	4PM (Wed 22nd Oct)	4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful	7PM (Fri 24th Oct)	4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNW	N	NNW	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE
Period(s) (?)	16	16	13	14	16	16	15	6	6	6	7	6	6	6	6	6	7	8	8	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	19	21	32	34	46	43	19	82	66	84	131	33	25	29	80	161	181	145	74	54	38
Wind (km/h)	NW	W	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	NW	NNW	NW	NW	W	WSW	WSW	W	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		6:51PM 1.57		7:18AM 1.54		7:37PM 1.56	8:07AM 1.58		8:20PM 1.56	8:51AM 1.60		9:00PM 1.56	9:32AM 1.62		9:39PM 1.55	10:10AM 1.63		10:19PM 1.54	10:48AM 1.63		10:59PM 1.53
Low Tide / height (m)	12:27PM 0.34		1:00AM 0.28		1:18PM 0.31	1:48AM 0.24		2:05PM 0.29	2:33AM 0.20		2:49PM 0.28	3:13AM 0.19		3:30PM 0.29	3:50AM 0.19		4:10PM 0.31		4:25AM 0.22	4:49PM 0.34

	Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25
Sunrise	6:26	-	-	6:24	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:18	-	-
Sunset	-	7:35	-	-	7:36	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:38	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:40	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	2	2	-	-	12	7	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	20	15	18	21	16	22	22	18	17	17	16	20	22	19	18	19	12	17	18	13
Feels °C (?)	16	17	13	17	19	13	18	18	16	15	17	17	19	20	18	18	16	6	11	12	8

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bay of Plenty

Wind Update Cross-shore wind at Mount Maunganui have swung cross-off (moderate winds from the W at Tauranga Airport 4 km from Mount Maunganui). 0.5m 4s local chop from the N with a 0.2m 9s swell from the NE and a 0.2m 13s groundswell, also from the NE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
42 minutes ago Mount Maunganui

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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Arataki, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 54 km (34 miles) away, Cambridge, Whakatane and Hamilton.