Arataki Surf Forecast

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

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Arataki surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 06 Nov 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 17.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Nov 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 13) at 4AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Fri 7th Nov)	2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf	7AM (Thu 13th Nov)	5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful	1AM (Thu 13th Nov)	7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thu 06		Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	N	N	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Period(s) (?)	8	8	8	8	8	7	9	9	9	8	8	8	8	5	6	13	13	6	7	7	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	45	55	64	58	52	46	159	176	149	100	112	93	75	83	30	33	34	293	401	559	277
Wind (km/h)	N	SW	ENE	N	NNE	NNE	N	SSW	NNW	N	SSW	N	NNE	WNW	N	NNW	SSE	NE	NNE	NNE	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	on	on	cross- on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		8:42PM 1.86	9:17AM 1.95		9:39PM 1.89	10:10AM 1.98		10:33PM 1.90	11:03AM 1.96		11:25PM 1.89	11:58AM 1.92		12:15AM 1.84	12:54PM 1.86		1:06AM 1.75		1:50PM 1.80	2:03AM 1.66
Low Tide / height (m)		2:53AM 0.11		3:22PM 0.20	3:46AM 0.09		4:16PM 0.20		4:37AM 0.10	5:08PM 0.24		5:28AM 0.12	6:02PM 0.29		6:20AM 0.17	6:58PM 0.34		7:12AM 0.24		7:57PM 0.37	8:07AM 0.32

	Thu 06		Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12
Sunrise	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:56
Sunset	7:52	-	-	7:53	-	-	7:55	-	-	7:57	-	-	7:58	-	-	7:59	-	-	8:00	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	3	2	8	10	10	-
Temp. °C	19	16	20	20	17	20	20	18	21	20	17	20	20	17	20	20	17	18	17	17	21
Feels °C (?)	16	16	18	18	18	19	20	19	20	19	18	19	19	17	20	20	17	18	17	13	19

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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.